"Ground 7: Lack of Good Faith and Transparency by the Second Defendant's Legal Representatives (log #938)

Kennedys LLP, acting for the Second Defendant, has engaged in a demonstrable lack of transparency that goes to the heart of their fitness to act in these proceedings. As evidenced by Phoenix Archive Log #938, the firm has deliberately concealed its role as a state litigator by removing its 'Public Sector' webpage, which was active as recently as August 2025, replacing it with a '404 Not Found' error. This act of digital concealment, caught via the Wayback Machine, demonstrates a consciousness of guilt and a pattern of deception that undermines the integrity of their submissions to this Court.

Ground 8: Further demonstrating a pattern of concealment and lack of transparency, Kennedys LLP has recently taken steps to reduce its public footprint by removing direct links to its X/Twitter profile from its website. This digital retreat coincides precisely with public exposure of their role in this matter and their concealed public-sector work, indicating a consciousness of guilt and a desire to avoid public scrutiny. (log #940)

Ground 9: Lack of Standing and Unlawful Contracting (log #941)

The Second Defendant's legal representatives, Kennedys LLP, appear to have been instructed in violation of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Research confirms Kennedys holds no position on any current Crown Commercial Service legal panel (RM6179/RM6240). The letter of instruction dated 19 June 2025 therefore either constitutes:

a) An illegal direct award violating procurement rules, or

b) A misrepresentation of authority to the Court.

In either case, Kennedys LLP lacks standing to act in these proceedings.