Stuart Barlow A Practical Guide to Working With Litigants in Person & McKenzie

The increase in the number of Litigants in Person in civil proceedings has become a challenge for advocates and courts including the Court of Appeal. Whilst assistance is often available for the Litigant in Person, there is less practical help for the practitioner. This book seeks to address this shortfall and gives practical advice on how to work with an unrepresented opponent. It also considers the role of the McKenzie Friend and how they can assist the Litigant in Person during a court hearing. Subjects covered includeReasons for Litigant in Person in civil courtsThe courts approach to the Litigant in PersonImplications of working with a Litigant in PersonUnderstanding the difficulties for the Litigant in PersonRules of Engagements for the advocateManaging clients expectationsCosts issuesMcKenzie FriendsHelp available for the Litigant in PersonCase Law Tinkler v Elliott (2012) Jones v Longley Others (2015) Hobson v West London Law Solicitors (2013) Agarwala v Agarwala (2016) Barton v Wright Hassle (2018) LFA v LSL (2017)ABOUT THE AUTHORStuart Barlow is a practising solicitor with over 40 years of experience in court litigation. He conducts most of his own advocacy and has dealt with many cases involving Litigants in Person. He has practised in the areas of Civil, Criminal and Family Law in South Wales and the East Midlands. He now specialises in Children Law. Stuart was a Chief Assessor of the Law Society Accreditation Scheme until 2016 and an Adjudicator for the Legal... | Stuart Barlow A Practical Guide to Working With Litigants in Person & McKenzie