“First of two programmes which go behind the elegant facades of legal London to meet the barristers, clerks and staff of Outer Temple Chambers, one of London’s leading law chambers, as they prepare for the biggest upheaval in their history: the full implementation of the 2007 Legal Services Act.”
BBC Radio 4, 21st July 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Please note this programme will only be available for 7 days after the broadcast date.
“High Street shops and supermarkets in England and Wales will be permitted to sell legal services within two years, a regulatory body has said.”
BBC News, 14th May 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“The first signs of a fight-back against reforms that will enable supermarkets and other stores to offer customers legal services came yesterday with a ‘baked beans’ protest by solicitors.”
The Times, 12th May 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
“The Legal Services Board (LSB) has launched a review of regulatory independence in the profession as the oversight body moves to flesh out the framework governing the business of law.”
Legal Week, 25th March 2009
Source: www.legalweek.com
“The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has launched two new consultations in preparation for the next round of reforms under the Legal Services Act (LSA).”
Legal Week, 15th January 2009
Source: www.legalweek.com
“The Chief Executive (Designate) of the Legal Services Board Chris Kenny has today (2 December) sent an open letter to each of the approved regulators designated under the Legal Services Act 2007.”
Ministry of Justice, 2nd December 2008
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
“Four in five law firms expect to join forces with other professionals under the reforms to be introduced by the Legal Services Act, a new survey has found.”
The Times, 25th November 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
“A Government agency which provides legal advice to millions of people is to cut 600 jobs and close a number of offices, staff were told today.”
The Independent, 4th November 2008
Source: www.independent.co.uk
“Court hearings over the future of children and appeals by immigrants are among the top targets for savings outlined in a Ministry of Justice document obtained by The Times.”
The Times, 15th October 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
“The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is set to change its Code of Conduct in reaction to the regulatory demands of Legal Services Act 2007.”
The Lawyer, 28th July 2008
Source: www.thelawyer.com
“The Conservative Party has confirmed that it is planning to support radical reform under the Legal Services Act if it gets into power, despite having reservations about key measures.”
Legal Week, 10th July 2008
Source: www.legalweek.com
“So-called ‘Tesco Law’ – legal services from consumer brand names offering an alternative to the high-street solicitor – is already available through Which?, the Halifax and the Co-op, but critics question the quality of advice available. Jon Robins investigates.”
The Guardian, 6th July 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
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