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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Patents of Precedence – Senior Counsel Update July 2025
The Department of the Taoiseach announced on Tuesday 15 July 2025 that the government approved the granting of Patents of Precedence and the title of Senior Counsel to a total of 26 barristers and [...]
Pathways Annual Report on Admissions 2024
Annual Report 2024 shows 14% increase in complaints The LSRA today publishes its report Pathways to the Professions 2024: Annual Report on Admission Policies of the Legal Professions. The report documents the number of persons [...]
LSRA Guidance Note for Barristers on Direct Access
LSRA Guidance Note for Barristers on Direct Access in Non-Contentious Matters A new LSRA Guidance Note for barristers provides information in relation to your obligations when providing legal services in non-contentious matters directly to [...]