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Authority to participate in legal proceedings and rights of audience

In light of a High Court ruling that has caused shockwaves in the legal sector, Geoff Wild considers how councils should set themselves up to conduct litigation lawfully and ensure the person authorised to conduct legal proceedings on behalf of the council is legally qualified and that any non-lawyers are properly authorised.
October 06, 2025
Authority to participate in legal proceedings and rights of audience

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