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…
The two largest legal regulators in England and Wales have fallen short of expected standards, according to the latest annual performance assessment published today by the Legal Services Board (LSB). The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and Bar Standards Board (BSB) together regulate more than 90% of legal professionals in England and Wales. Both failed to…
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New regulatory measures to strengthen ethical standards in the legal sector have been proposed today, to initiate a significant shift in how lawyers’ ethics are taught, overseen and supported in workplaces. The Legal Services Board (LSB) is seeking views on how regulators support lawyers to fully understand and uphold their ethical duties throughout their careers….
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The Legal Services Board (LSB) has provided written evidence to the review of litigation funding by the Civil Justice Council (CJC). Our response draws on a number of sources including the LSB’s own literature review of litigation funding, which was published in 2024, and the potential it identifies to improve access to justice. We note that this…
The Chair of the Legal Services Board (LSB), Alan Kershaw, has notified the Lord Chancellor that he stands down from his role this week, citing personal considerations. LSB Chief Executive Craig Westwood said: “Alan leaves with our gratitude for the leadership he has provided during his time as Chair of the LSB. He has brought…
The Legal Services Board (LSB) today announces the appointment of Michael Mack to the Legal Services Consumer Panel (LSCP). Michael will take up his appointment from 1 April 2025 for an initial three-year term. Alan Kershaw, Chair of the LSB, said: ‘I would like to congratulate Michael on his appointment. His experience, particularly in helping…
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Our first Board meeting of 2025 took place on Tuesday 21 January. It was a pleasure to be joined by our new Board Apprentice for this year, Liz Marshall. We had two substantive items to discuss: first, the LSB’s approach to regulatory oversight; and second, a draft policy statement about professional ethics and the rule…
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We’re excited to be part of the Board Apprentice programme in 2025 for the second time. Boardroom Apprentice is a board learning, development and placement programme. It enables those who want to serve on a public or third-sector board to learn and gain experience in preparation for that step. This is a unique opportunity for…
On 26 November, we held our final Board meeting for 2024. More of that in a moment, but first I want to reflect on another busy year. It has been a year of change – not least bringing a new Chief Executive – but also of continuity. We have continued, for example, to work towards…
The Legal Services Board (LSB) has launched a consultation on its business plan and budget for 2025/26. Among its proposals, the oversight regulator has identified professional ethics and consumer protections as future priorities. The LSB wants to change the culture of legal services to support and empower professional ethical decision-making across the sector. It sees…
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We are excited to announce that we are now open for bookings for our 2025 Reshaping Legal Services annual conference. Organised by the Legal Services Board and Legal Services Consumer Panel, the conference will once again bring together a wide range of people who have a role to play in ensuring legal services work better for…
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Draft proposals to underline the important role of legal services regulators in tackling economic crime have been published today by the Legal Services Board (LSB). This follows a new legal duty being placed on the LSB and the legal services regulators to ‘promote the prevention and detection of economic crime’. The Economic Crime and Corporate…
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