Month: March 2017

LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of alterations to the BSB’s regulatory arrangements, which clarify the drafting in respect of a BSB regulated individual acting in judicial or quasi-judicial capacity.

Read [Exemption Direction] Exemption direction 112 Alterations to the BSB regulatory arrangements regulated individual acting in judicial or quasi-judicial capacity

Further to her appearance before the Justice Select Committee the Legal Services Board today confirms the appointment of Wanda Goldwag to the post of Chair of the Office for Legal Complaints. Ms. Goldwag, whose appointment has also been approved by the Lord Chancellor, will start a three year term as Chair on 1 April 2017. Commenting on the…

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LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of alterations to the BSB’s regulatory arrangements, Handbook removal of references to “Qualifications Committee” and the “Pupillage Funding Committee”; and updated reference to European Communities (Recognition of Professional Qualifications) Regulations

Read [Exemption direction] Exemption Direction 111 Alterations to the BSB regulatory arrangements BSB Handbook – updated references to Qualifications

The Legal Services Board (LSB) today announces the appointment of Adam Cooper BA FCA to the Legal Services Consumer Panel (the Consumer Panel). Mr Cooper replaces Professor Philip Marsden, who chose not to seek a second term. We are also announcing today the reappointment of Dr Helen Phillips (lay member) for a second term as a non-executive Board member of the LSB. Dr…

Read LSB confirms appointment of new member of the Legal Services Consumer Panel 23/03/2017

The Legal Services Board has written to the Law Society and the Solicitors Regulation Authority to outline the scope of the formal investigation announced on 17 February.

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Sir Michael Pitt, Chairman of the Legal Services Board (LSB), has today announced that Wanda Goldwag has been selected as the LSB’s preferred candidate to the post of Chair of the Office for Legal Complaints (OLC) after an open competition. Ms. Goldwag, whose selection has also been approved by the Lord Chancellor, will now appear…

Read Preferred candidate for the OLC Chair announced

LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval for alterations to the Bar Standards Board Handbook, Part 2, Section C, rC21 – accepting instructions

Read [Exemption direction] Exemption Direction 110 alterations to the Bar Standards Board’s regulatory arrangements – accepting instructions

LSB directs the exemption from the requirement for LSB approval of alterations to the ICAEW’s Professional Indemnity Regulations – Minimum Approved Wording

Read [Exemption direction] Exemption Direction 109 Alterations to the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) regulatory arrangements Professional Indemnity Regulations