Month: September 2026

Jelena Lentzos, Director, Strategy, Policy and Engagement at the Legal Services Board, opens the panel discussions on the unregulated sector at the International Conference of Legal Regulators in London. Opening remarks to The edge of regulation: the unregulated market, access to justice and AI panel at the International Conference of Legal Regulators, London, 30 September…

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Monisha Shah, Chair of the Legal Services Board, reflects on how regulation can protect consumers, support innovation and maintain public confidence as legal services evolve. Opening the International Conference of Legal Regulators in London, she highlights the importance of anticipating emerging risks and learning from regulatory approaches around the world. Opening remarks at the International…

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Our statement on yesterday’s (21 September 2026) High Court ruling on Carter-Ruck solicitors and another vs the SRA:“The LSB has been closely monitoring developments in this matter and has been in regular contact with the SRA for some time.  We are now considering the implications of the High Court ruling on the SRA’s ability to…

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We’re seeking three new lay Board Members and one non-lay Board Member to help oversee the regulation of legal services in England and Wales. This is an exciting opportunity to influence a sector undergoing significant transformation, driven by AI, changing consumer expectations and evolving business models. As the independent oversight regulator, the LSB plays a…

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The Legal Services Board (LSB) has decided to initiate further enforcement action to secure urgent improvements at the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). In 2025, following an independent review into the failure of Axiom Ince and the loss of £60m of client money, the LSB used its powers under the Legal Services Act 2007 to issue…

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