The Legal Services Regulatory Authority (LSRA) today publishes its Annual Report for 2021, providing an overview of its performance and outputs for the year. The LSRA is the independent statutory body responsible for the regulation of legal services provision. The year 2021 was the second full year that the LSRA operated as the independent complaints [...]
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 [...]
LSRA report shows 673 complaints received and 646 complaints closed in five month period Regulator encourages legal practitioners to engage positively in complaints process to help resolve complaints early on Regulator cautions consumers and legal practitioners on risks of cybercrime Press release: 4 October 2021 The Legal Services Regulatory Authority (LSRA) today publishes its second [...]
The Legal Services Regulatory Authority is pleased to confirm that parliamentary approval has been given for the reappointment of four serving Authority members and the appointment of one new member. The Authority is an independent statutory body, established in October 2016 and responsible for the regulation of legal services provided by solicitors and barristers. The [...]
The Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice and Equality heard today from the LSRA in relation to the issue of legal costs. In an opening statement and submission to the Committee, the LSRA's chief executive officer Dr Brian Doherty outlined the work of the Authority with a particular focus on its statutory remit in relation to [...]