It has been three months since I took up the role of Chair of the Legal Services Board, and I want to take this opportunity to share some reflections on what I have found and where we are headed. I have been struck by the energy and commitment of the LSB team. The Board and colleagues…
This is my final blog from my time as interim Chair of the LSB, and I would like to begin by saying what a privilege it was to serve in the role during a period of such significant activity for the sector. I am grateful to Board and executive colleagues for their support, challenge, and…
Read Chair’s blog: strengthening ethics and setting priorities
Since the Board last met in November, the LSB team has made strong progress across several key areas of our work. Our February meeting therefore covered a wide range of issues that are central to how we make sure that legal services regulation can protect consumers and support the public interest. SRA: public censure and…
This month’s Board meeting coincided with the launch of our consultation on encouraging a diverse legal profession. At the heart of this consultation is a simple but powerful principle: the legal profession should better reflect the society it serves. Greater diversity brings many advantages, not just for fairness, but also for improving the quality, reach,…
Our September Board meeting coincided with a special event on the uses and regulation of AI. I’d like to begin by thanking Clifford Chance, who generously hosted both. In this month’s blog, I share some highlights from those discussions, as well as other recent developments at the LSB. Recruitment of a new Chair The Ministry…
We began our July meeting by reflecting on our recent engagement event in Manchester. I would like to thank our hosts, speakers, and attendees for welcoming us so warmly and sharing their views so generously. We came away with many insights to consider, including those of Fiona Ledden, President of Manchester Law Society, who kindly…
Not every Board meeting involves momentous decisions; some are just as important for the steady guidance they provide to our ongoing work. Our June meeting was very much about making sure that key projects are progressing in the right direction and that our governance obligations are met. We began by reviewing a draft of our…
We began our April meeting with a presentation from Michael Stych, the CEO of Contend Legal. This is an AI-powered chatbot service that provides information in response to users’ legal questions. Although Contend Legal operates in an unregulated area, not within the LSB’s oversight, we conduct research into unregulated providers and consider their impact on…
Read Chair’s blog: addressing today’s challenges, embracing tomorrow’s opportunities
As the interim Chair of the LSB, it is my pleasure to report on our board meeting on 25 March, as well as other recent events. I would also like to take this opportunity to congratulate my fellow Board member, Flora Page KC, who has recently taken silk. LSB business plan and budget for 2025/26…
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