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Complaints to the Legal Ombudsman are rising faster than it can handle them

The Legal Ombudsman received more than 8,700 complaints in the first half of 2026/27, up 31% and then 43% on the same quarters last year. It expects d...

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CMLF founder Mark Carlisle discusses legal fees from the point of view of consumers with the Legal Ombudsman and The Legal Lexi

Mark was delighted to be invited by Victoria Morrison Hughes, founder of "the Legal Lexi", to discuss matters relating to legal fees in a panel discus...

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What a New Court of Appeal Decision Means for Clients Who Think Their Solicitor Overcharged

 A recent Court of Appeal judgment has sent an important message to clients:  if your solicitor failed to properly support you—especially if...

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Legal Ombudsman Complaints at an all time high

The Law Society Gazette reports that the Legal Ombudsman received almost 3,500 complaints from October to December 2025 - up by 37% on the previous ye...

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Legal Ombudsman seeks 12% budget rise as complaints mount

12% Budget Rise as Complaints Mount

Legal Ombudsman seeks 12% budget rise as complaints mount - Legal Futures The Legal Ombudsman has recommended a £2.4m, or 12.1%, increase in its budge...

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