Richard Moriarty, a regulatory guru, will take over as head of the Legal Services Board (LSB) early in 2015. Moriarty, who is currently director of regulation at Affinity Water says he is looking forward to “working closely with all those that have an interest in our legal sector to ensure it remains admired at home and abroad by delivering for consumers and by being innovative, vibrant and effective”. Chris Kenny, the current LSB chief executive, leaves at the end of November and interim arrangements will see Julie Myers, LSB corporate director, lead on accounting officer responsibilities and Caroline Wallace, LSB strategy director, lead on regulatory responsibilities.
30 October 2014
New head for Legal Services board
MOVERS & SHAKERS
mfg Solicitors—Hannah Finnegan
Law firm strengthens private client team to support continued growth
Devonshires—Andrew Cromb
Devonshires expands offering with appointment of tax partner Andrew Cromb
Freeths—John Jones
Freeths strengthens senior leadership team with Chief Technology Officer appointment
NEWS
Mr Justice Nicklin’s decision to order costs on an indemnity basis may be a ‘significant win’ but it’s still ‘far from game, set and match’ for Associated Newspapers, a former costs judge has said
The Law Society RFC Festival of Sport returns next month, bringing together legal and financial services professionals for one of the sector’s largest annual sporting events
Legal aid deserts leave almost one in four without adequate access to justice
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has warned solicitors and law firms that using artificial intelligence does not alter their professional obligations, amid concerns over inaccurate legal material and client confidentiality
Can a meticulously maintained spreadsheet turn a couple’s informal financial arrangements into legally enforceable obligations?
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