Organisation: Legal Services Regulatory Authority

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<p>The woman's final bill in the family law case against her husband came to €232,920. File photo: iStock</p>

court and crime

Woman who claims she was charged 'excessive legal fees' loses High Court case

The court heard that the woman said that her life had been ruined as a result of the combined efforts of the legal representatives engaged by her and those acting on behalf of her husband

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Legal watchdog received 25 complaints per week against lawyers since October

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Dozens of injury-claims ‘harvesting’ sites targetted

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New legal watchdog hindered by deadlines

Readers' blog: Legal system shrouded in mystery and secrecy

general

MAKING CENTS: Benefits outweigh the hassle in a mortgage switch

Government reform of legal profession criticised

The Government has been severely criticised for watering down reforms of the legal profession, which, according to the European Commission, could make the country’s recovery more difficult.

Thu, 03 Mar, 2016

A missed opportunity - Legal Services Regulation Bill

FOUR years on from Alan Shatter’s attempts to revamp the legal profession, the Legal Services Regulation Bill is on the cusp of becoming law.

Mon, 23 Nov, 2015

New legal services bill will not make it easier to access courts claims Renua TD

A new legal services bill will not save the public money and will not make it easier to access the courts, it has been claimed.

Thu, 19 Nov, 2015

Law firms expect better outlook

Business confidence in the legal profession is improving, with one in four law firms expecting a better outlook for 2013, according to a survey.

Mon, 03 Dec, 2012

Better value, legally speaking

Alan Shatter’s legal sector reform bill will bring a ‘sheltered’ profession under control, writes Dan Buckley

Wed, 07 Mar, 2012

Barristers: Regulation will hike costs

The cost of hiring a lawyer will rise as a result of the Government’s plan for a new regulatory authority to govern legal services, according to the professional body for barristers.

Tue, 06 Mar, 2012

Shatter slams ‘bogus claims’ of Law Society

LAWYERS are making “bogus” claims about threats to the independence of the profession in order to escape regulation, according to Justice Minister Alan Shatter.

Sat, 17 Dec, 2011

Cutting out the solicitor

THE legal professions have been sheltered from effective competition for as long as anyone can remember.

Fri, 25 Nov, 2011