The appeal, listed for hearing on 24 February 2026, challenges a High Court ruling on who is authorised under the Legal Services Act to conduct litigation - an issue that has widespread implications for the legal profession. The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX) has appealed Mr Justice Sheldon’s judgment that only authorised persons may conduct litigation, and the appeal is expected to provide clarity on the roles of legal executives, trainees and paralegals across the profession.