Updates and Briefing Papers

Law Commission Contempt of Court: Report on Liability (Part One)

• FOIL

CILEX applies for permission to appeal Mazur

• FOIL

Mazur – the saga continues

• FOIL

This update aims to bring you up to speed on the latest developments following the judgment in Mazur and Stuart v Charles Russell Speechlys LLP [2025] EWHC 2341 (KB).

The FCA’s New AML Mandate: Implications for the Legal and Insurance Sectors

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The UK government’s recent decision to centralise anti-money laundering (AML) supervision under the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) marks one of the most significant regulatory realignments in recent years.

The Rise of AI in UK Legal Practice: Adoption v Integration

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) increasingly features in the everyday work of lawyers across private practice firms, in-house legal teams, and among regulators and courts.

Apologies and Duties of Candour Event – Dr Jeffrey Wale slides

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Presentation slides by Dr Jeffrey Wale

How UK Insurers are Responding to the Escalating Risk of Cyber Attacks

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At a time when digital infrastructure supports every aspect of business and society, the threat of cyber attacks is intensifying and has become one of the most significant and persistent risks facing the UK.

The Increase in Fraud and the Response of UK Insurers

• FOIL

Fraudulent insurance claims are on the rise in the UK, which is imposing significant costs on insurers, policyholders, and public services.

Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency – Changes and Impact

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The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA) is among the most significant reforms to UK company law and the corporate register for several years.

Open Justice – Practice Direction 51ZH – Access to Public Domain Documents

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FOIL originally responded to the Civil Procedure Rule Committee’s proposal for a new CPR Rule 5.4C addressing access to court documents by non-parties in early 2024.

Mazur – the story so far

• FOIL

There is perhaps an irony in the fact that a claim involving litigants in person has triggered the latest shockwave in the legal service market. This brief update aims to bring you up to speed on the fallout from the High Court decision in Mazur and Stuart v Charles Russell Speechlys LLP [2025] EWHC 2341 (KB) and to offer an overview of FOIL’s subsequent response.

Dilip Desai & Anor v Paul David Wood & Anor

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The July 2025 Court of Appeal judgment in Dilip Desai & Anor v Paul David Wood & Anor (EWCA Civ 906) addresses a fundamental question in professional indemnity insurance (PII) claims: whether third-party claimants have a direct entitlement to insurance proceeds paid to an insured company prior to its liquidation.