Legal Services
Regulatory Authority
INDEPENDENCE | INNOVATION | CONSUMER PROTECTION | TRANSPARENCY & ACCOUNTABILITY
We are the independent regulator for legal services providers. We work to maintain and improve standards in legal services and ensure value for money in the interest of consumers.
We are the first point of contact for complaints about solicitors and barristers. We will be impartial when we consider any complaint. Our complaints service is free.
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LSRA publishes the second bi-annual independent complaints handling report for 2026 providing a thematic focus on litigation costs, fees and settlements
Today we published our fourteenth Independent Complaints Handling report since the LSRA began receiving and investigating complaints in 2019. This is the second bi-annual report for 2026, covering the six-month period from 7 March [...]
Warning Notice to Public – Website “bws-legallimited.com” operating under the name “BWS Legal Limited” is a fraudulent website
The LSRA advises members of the profession and members of the public that it has come to our attention that the website bws-legallimited.com operating under the name "BWS Legal Limited" is a fraudulent website. [...]
LSRA publishes Breaking Down Barriers progress report on reforms to broaden access to legal professions
The LSRA has published its fourth six-month progress report, covering the period from April 2026 to September 2026, outlining the significant work being done by the professional bodies — the Law Society of Ireland, [...]