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Consultation – LSRA Strategic Plan

2022-09-20T08:58:49+00:00July 14th, 2022|

The Legal Services Regulatory Authority is set to publish its third Strategic Plan later this year. In developing our new Strategic Plan, the Authority is seeking the views of stakeholders and the public. You are invited to complete a brief anonymous survey to assist us in identifying strategic priorities. The survey should take no more [...]

Patents of Precedence – Update June 2022

2022-09-19T13:14:01+00:00June 23rd, 2022|

On 22 June 2022, the Department of the Taoiseach announced that the government has approved the granting of Patents of Precedence and the title of Senior Counsel to a total of 28 barristers and 6 solicitors. The grant of a Patent of Precedence, in relation to a barrister, entitles him or her to be called [...]

Update: EU Sanctions on Russia and Belarus over Ukraine

2022-09-20T08:55:43+00:00April 11th, 2022|

The EU has imposed a number of further sanctions on Russia and Belarus on foot of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022. The LSRA has produced a guidance document as part of its role as the competent authority for all barristers in relation to anti-money laundering obligations, and as part of the [...]

Survey of recently qualified solicitors and barristers who are currently not practising

2022-09-20T09:07:59+00:00February 4th, 2022|

The LSRA, along with independent research company Behaviour & Attitudes (B&A), is conducting an online anonymised survey of recently qualified solicitors and barristers who are currently not practising. The LSRA is seeking the views of individuals who have qualified as a barrister or solicitor in or after 2014 by completing professional training with the Honorable [...]

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