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LSRA publishes latest independent complaints handling report showing an 19% increase in number of complaints received in six-month period

LSRA2026-04-29T10:24:38+00:00April 29th, 2026|

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 [...]

LSRA report shows 1,000 complaints received and 1,139 complaints closed in six-month period

LSRA2026-04-29T09:20:29+00:00April 29th, 2026|

PRESS RELEASE LSRA report shows 1,000 complaints received and 1,139 complaints closed in six-month period Legal practitioners directed to pay €86,944 to clients in compensation Wills and probate complaints highlight key lessons for legal practitioners and consumers Wednesday, 29th April 2026 The Legal Services Regulatory Authority (LSRA) has today [...]

LSRA publishes latest progress update on Breaking Down Barriers reforms

Legal Services Regulatory Authority2026-04-15T08:56:45+00:00April 15th, 2026|

The LSRA has published its third six-month update on progress to address barriers facing aspiring and early career solicitors and barristers, covering the period from October 2025 to March 2026. The latest report highlights a number of developments progressed with the professional bodies — the Law Society of Ireland, the Honorable Society of King’s [...]

LSRA reports progress on reforms to broaden access to legal professions

Legal Services Regulatory Authority2026-04-15T10:25:08+00:00April 15th, 2026|

PRESS RELEASE LSRA reports progress on reforms to broaden access to legal professions Developments include expanded training routes, increased financial supports and diversity initiatives Wednesday, 15th April 2026 The Legal Services Regulatory Authority (LSRA) has today published its third progress report on the implementation of recommendations to address barriers facing [...]

Niamh Muldoon appointed Chief Executive Officer of the LSRA

LSRA2026-03-11T10:01:19+00:00March 11th, 2026|

The LSRA has announced the appointment of Niamh Muldoon as our new Chief Executive Officer. She will take up the role on 23 March 2026. Niamh joins the LSRA from the Veterinary Council of Ireland, where she has served as Chief Executive Officer and Registrar since 2019. Before that, she held senior roles at the [...]