the changing landscape of legal services regulation and the likely career implications
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Southampton Solent Business School
The changing landscape of legal services regulation and likely career implications
17 November 2014
Victor OloweDirector, Winzest Consulting
Legal Services Act 2007
Regulatory Objectives
• Protecting and promoting the public interest
• Supporting the constitutional principle of the rule of law
• Improving access to justice
• Protecting and promoting the interests of consumers
• Promoting competition in the provision of services
• Encouraging an independent, strong, diverse and effective legal profession
• Increasing public understanding of the citizen’s legal rights and duties
• Promoting and maintaining adherence to the professional principles
Future legal services market – Key challenges & opportunities
Funding reforms
Greater Competition
Economic Conditions
Market Liberalisation
Relevant Websites
• Legal Services Board • Legal Education and Training Review• Legal Choices
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