Got a legal complaint? Now you can take it to the new legal ombudsman – The Guardian

Posted October 4th, 2010 in complaints, legal ombudsman, legal services, news by sally

“People who are dissatisfied with the service they have received from their lawyer can, from this Wednesday, complain to a legal ombudsman. The ombudsman can compel all regulated lawyers to comply with its investigations, and has the power to impose penalties ranging from apologising to a client, through to paying up to £30,000 compensation.”

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The Guardian, 3rd October 2010

Source: www.guardian.co.uk