We regularly invite external speakers and guests to meet the Board to discuss our shared goals. This month, we welcomed Mike Freer MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary for the Ministry of Justice. We enjoyed an extremely lively and productive conversation focused on creating a diverse and inclusive legal services profession that meets the needs of everyone who…
Following a decision by the Lord Chancellor to accept the recommendation from the LSB to accept the application from The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) to cancel its designation as an approved regulator under the Legal Services Act (2007), this came into force on 29 February 2024. The LSB made a recommendation to the…
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The Legal Services Board today announces the appointment of Tom Hayhoe as the new Chair of the Legal Services Consumer Panel from 1 May 2024. Tom succeeds Sarah Chambers, whose term of office ends on 30 April 2024. Sarah has served two three-year terms as Chair since 1 May 2018. Alan Kershaw, Chair of the…
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The Legal Services Board has today published a summary report of evidence on the use and misuse of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), based on the experience of those who responded to a call for evidence last year. This report contributes to the conversations about the ethical conduct and practice of lawyers advising and facilitating on NDAs. The evidence…
The Legal Services Board (LSB) today announces the appointment of Georgina Philippou as a new lay member of the Office for Legal Complaints (OLC). The OLC is the Board of the Legal Ombudsman, and this appointment has been made by the LSB in accordance with the Legal Services Act 2007. Georgina has an extensive career…
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Our first Board meeting of 2024 focussed on the important workstreams which will address the challenges outlined in the Reshaping Legal Services Strategy for the current year and beyond. It was exciting to welcome our first Boardroom Apprentice, Meena Sankar, who currently works in the construction industry and will remain with us until December 2024….
The Legal Services Board (LSB) announced today that its Chief Executive, Matthew Hill, will be stepping down at the end of March 2024. The Board of the LSB has started the process of recruiting his successor immediately. An interim leadership arrangement will be put in place. Matthew is leaving the LSB to be Chief Executive…
The Legal Services Board (LSB) has confirmed its intention to undertake an independent review of regulatory events leading up to the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (SRA) intervention into Axiom Ince. This was a significant case with considerable consumer detriment. In the Board’s view, it will be important for public and professional confidence that any learning can…
The Ministry of Justice and the Legal Services Board today announced the reappointment of Flora Page as a lay member of the Legal Services Board. She has been reappointed for a second term for four years, from 1 August 2024 until 31 July 2028. Her initial four-year term runs from 1 August 2020 – 31…
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The Legal Services Board (LSB) today announces the appointment of Liz Coll and Adhir Ramdarshan to the Legal Services Consumer Panel (the Consumer Panel).Liz Coll will take up appointment from 1 January 2024 for an initial three-year term. Liz replaces Mark McLaren, whose second three-year term of office ends on 31 December 2023. Adhir Ramdarshan…
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The Legal Services Board (LSB) has today launched a consultation on its draft business plan and budget for 2024/25 focused on ensuring regulation continues to play its part in delivering a legal services market that better meets society’s needs. The LSB’s plan includes strengthening its direct oversight of regulators’ performance, in response to stakeholder…
November marked our last Board meeting of 2023. It was a forward-focused session, looking at our plans to continue delivering our strategy through our business plan for 2024/25. Our aim remains to ensure people and small businesses can access high-quality legal services that better meet their needs. Ahead of the meeting, we were joined by…
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