Law firm partners, directors and managers will be going in to work today (6th December) either confident that their firm is fully compliant with the price and service transparency requirements; or perhaps wondering if they’ve still got work to do?
Read moreAs part of the price and service transparency reforms we know that CLC and SRA-regulated firms will be required to display the relevant digital badge on their websites in order to signify their adherence with the appropriate rules and standards. But what benefits will it bring to clients and law firms? Read our article to find out more
Read moreThe Legal Ombudsman is going to publish details online of upheld cases where it is has found poor service. In practice this will mean that more information about complaints made against firms will be in the public domain. Given that the price and service transparency reforms are shining a brighter light on the quality of service offered by firms this could impact on a firm’s reputation
Read moreA new Conveyancing Quality Scheme standard is expected for 2019. Alongside the revised Code of Conduct due from the SRA, and the implications of price and transparency reforms becoming more apparent, Legal Eye expects next year to be a busy one for those holding compliance roles within firms. Talk to our friendly team for advice on what to expect.
Read moreBoth the SRA and CLC confirmed at the Legal Eye annual conference held earlier this month that firms have a high degree of flexibility in deciding how to implement the changes regarding price and service transparency that firms are required to make by 6th December. This leaves firms with some critical decisions to make as to how to meet the new requirements.
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