Ombudsman misses key targets but happy with progress
Complaints handler also reveals area of law that attracts the most consumer grievances.
Legal regulators at loggerheads, ‘hostile’ exchanges show
Relations between the Bar Standards Board and the oversight regulator 'worsening by the day'.
SRA confirms hikes in compensation fund levies
Fund reserves will be restored over the next three years after costly interventions.
Managing partner diverted pension contributions to prop up firm
Regulator investigated south-west firm after complaints from four members of staff.
Why SRA warning is essential reading
Law firm M&As and sales.
Decisions and interventions
Decisions filed recently with the Law Society (which may be subject to appeal).
Decisions and interventions
Decisions filed recently with the Law Society (which may be subject to appeal).
The government is chasing growth, with implications for law and regulation
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced the biggest change for the stock exchange in more than 30 years.
Called to account
Election purdah and the nascent holiday season have muted the news klaxon somewhat. So the reprise of a couple of golden oldies is welcome.
Unchartered territory
It is not just the SRA that is moving its tanks on to someone else’s lawn.
Post Office: time for the Law Society to step up
Our credibility as solicitors is tarnished. Chancery Lane must take a much greater role in supporting and enforcing ethical standards.