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Greater price transparency would help people make better choices about legal services

The majority of solicitors do not advertise prices, despite evidence that customers are willing to shop around, and are more likely to make ‘good financial decisions’ when prices are more readily available.

These are among the findings of our research …

New AML rules lead to mandatory information request

New anti-money-laundering regulations introduced by the Government mean that we require comprehensive information from law firms about people working in certain roles.

The new regulations place new duties and tasks on both solicitors and us as a “supervisor”. Firms offering …

The Bar became more diverse during 2017 although further progress is still needed

The Bar Standards Board (BSB) has today published its annual report on Diversity at the Bar. The report shows that progress was made in 2017 with regard to both diversity at the Bar and to the
disclosure rates of barristers …

LSB gives approval for the ACCA to start authorising probate activities

The Legal Services Board (LSB), in accordance with its statutory powers, is today granting the application of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) to introduce regulatory arrangements for probate activities.

Legal Services Board Chief Executive, Neil Buckley said

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Quality Conversation will Continue – A Message from CIArb President, James Bridgeman

I am delighted and honoured to take on the responsibilities of President of our institute for 2018 – a role that is designed by our royal charter to provide an ambassador for our more than 15,000-strong cadre of professional women …