'They are your regulatory authority': Solicitors cannot ignore legal services watchdog, senior judge warns

Mr Justice David Barniville emphasized the importance of responsiveness from solicitors, stating that ignoring correspondence from the legal services watchdog has resulted in significant court time being wasted. He noted that such neglect leads to numerous unnecessary applications that burden the legal system.

The President of the High Court remarked on the growing number of cases being brought before him that could have been avoided, had solicitors adhered to the sets directives, particularly those issued by the Legal Services Regulatory Authority (LSRA). This behavior contributes to inefficiencies and congested court schedules.

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