The LSRA Annual Report, published today, outlines increased complaints activity, enforcement and progress across the legal services sector. Key highlights from the report 21% increase in complaints received, up from 1,476 in 2024 to 1,788 in 2025. Record 1,933 complaints closed in a single year and the third consecutive year in which complaint closures increased. [...]
The LSRA wishes to advise the public that “Gioia Solicitors” or “Gioia Lawyers” or “Gioia Advogados” is holding itself out as a firm entitled to provide legal services in Ireland and having offices at 18 College Street, Lurganboy, Cavan and at 102 Drumalee Manor, Cavan. Please note the following: “Gioia Solicitors” or “Gioia Lawyers” or “Gioia [...]
Wills and probate complaints highlight key lessons for legal practitioners and consumers The LSRA has published its latest independent complaints handling report, covering 3 September 2025 to 6 March 2026. A total of 1,000 complaints about legal practitioners (solicitors and barristers) were received during the reporting period, an increase of 19% on the [...]
The LSRA has published its second statutory review of the operation of its founding legislation, the Legal Services Regulation Act 2015 as amended (the Act). The review was carried out under section 6 of the Act and the LSRA report has been submitted to the Houses of the Oireachtas. The LSRA carried out a required statutory [...]
Press Release: Wednesday 10 September 2025 LSRA report shows 841 complaints received and 893 complaints closed in six-month period Legal practitioners directed to pay €73,525 to clients in compensation Focus on conveyancing complaints with lessons for lawyers and clients The Legal Services Regulatory Authority (LSRA) today publishes its second complaints report for 2025 which shows [...]