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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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The Perils of Calling a Solicitor’s Bill “Fraudulent”

Accusing a solicitor of issuing a "fraudulent" bill may feel like a natural reaction if you are shocked by unexpected fees. Yet in English law, that s...

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What is a "Final Statute Bill"?

Article by Georgia Auster

By Georgia Auster Question: What is a 'final statute bill'? Answer: A final statute bill is a formal, compliant invoice from a solicitor to a cli...

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Why Legal Services Must Heed the CMA's Warning

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Nine years after the Competition and Markets Authority reviewed the legal services sector, the Chair of the Legal Services Consumer Panel, Tom Hayhoe,...

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Legal Fees Jargon Explained

Confused by some of the terminology in respect of legal fees? Check out our bite sized explanations. 

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