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09 September 2022
Issue: 7993 / Categories: Legal News , Profession , Regulatory
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OLC & LeO

Elisabeth Davies has been re-appointed as chair of the Office for Legal Complaints (OLC) for a second term of office, the Legal Services Board (LSB) has announced
Davies, who will serve three years from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2026, said: ‘LeO is now on the path to a sustainable level of good performance and one which meets the needs and expectations of its customers. There is still a long way to go.’ The LSB also announced the reappointments of Paul Crook, Lisa Davis and Liz Owen for second terms of office of three years from 1 April 2023 as members of the Legal Services Consumer Panel.
Issue: 7993 / Categories: Legal News , Profession , Regulatory
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Ward Hadaway—Nicola Williams

Ward Hadaway—Nicola Williams

Specialist tax expertise expands with partner appointment

Howard Kennedy—Caroline Urban

Howard Kennedy—Caroline Urban

Firm strengthens corporate and capital raising specialism with partner hire

Payne Hicks Beach—Lucas Moore

Payne Hicks Beach—Lucas Moore

Commercial disputes partner succeeds Robert Brodrick as chair of management board

NEWS
Global mobility is transforming family law, creating new challenges around jurisdiction, assets and child arrangements
The civil justice landscape could be heading for a shake-up, with reform of the Solicitors Act 1974 gathering pace
Employers are being urged to prepare now for far-reaching employment law changes taking effect in January 2027
As family structures evolve, the law may face difficult questions about inheritance rights for those in polyamorous relationships
A series of procedural developments could have significant practical consequences for litigators. Writing in NLJ this week, columnist Stephen Gold highlights important updates ranging from digital court reforms to family procedure and admissions of liability
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