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When can a court get involved in contempt charges against lawyers for what happens in and outside court?

By a summons and a court order dated 29 June 2026, proceedings for contempt of court were instituted against a criminal barrister, Rajiv Menon KC. The…

Dishonesty and exceptional circumstances – Mohindru KC v BSB

In a decision handed down on 30 June 2026 ([2026] EWHC 1604 (Admin)), Johnson J has overturned the decision of the BSB disciplinary tribunal to disbar…

SRA Guidance – effective supervision following Mazur

Two months on from the Law Society practice note entitled “Mazur and the conduct of litigation”, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has published its updated guidance…

Landmark Court of Appeal Decision – Mazur Appeal Allowed

This morning, the Court of Appeal (The Master of the Rolls, the Chancellor of the High Court and Lady Justice Andrews) handed down judgment allowing CILEX’s…

When is it negligent for a professional to use or ignore AI?

26th March 2026
4pm - 5pm BST

The UK Jurisdiction Taskforce is consulting on its final report on Liability for AI Harms. Its draft report asked “in what circumstances can a professional be…

Professionals in the Age of AI

A recording of Helen Evans KC and Isabel Barter’s thought-provoking session on how artificial intelligence is transforming the professional world. The evolving role of lawyers: From litigation —…

The Relationship between Regulation, Disciplinary Action and Duties of Care

The Relationship between Regulation, Disciplinary Action and Duties of Care: Are we both Over and Under Regulated/? Would the English Common Law be better with less…

Chambers & Partners UK Bar Guide 2026

4 New Square Chambers is delighted to celebrate another outstanding year of recognition in the Chambers & Partners UK Bar Guide 2026. With a new set…

Professional Liability & Regulatory Conference 2025

24th November 2025
9am - 5pm BST

The 4 New Square Chambers Professional Liability and Regulatory Conference will take place on Monday 24th November 2025 at The View, Royal College of Surgeons. As the top-ranked set…

The Chief Constable of Sussex Police v XGY: Two doors shut, but others stay open

Introduction On 8 October 2025, Lady Carr, Dame Victoria Sharp P and Lord Justice Coulson handed down judgment in The Chief Constable of Sussex Police and…