I wonder if anyone can point me to authority on the implications of a
solicitor coming on record in proceedings for a party. In particular,
can the solicitor enter an appearance and effectively say that (i)
they act but (ii) have no authority to accept service?

My own view is that these two propositions are mutually exclusive. I
guess this point must have been considered somewhere and at some time
but I can find no cases on point. Suggestions of where to look also
gratefully received!

Kind regards

Ger