Pregnant women in workforce face more discrimination
February 2013
Divorcees who control their emotions control their costs
Adam Sampson
Divorce costs warning issued to lawyers
November 2012
David Cameron axes equality assessments in war on 'red tape'
PM announces end to equality impact assessments, a cut in judicial reviews and streamlined consultation
October 2012
Guardian law blog
Do lawyers scare you?
Don't be afraid to complain about your lawyer says Legal Ombudsman
Adam Sampson
August 2012
Claims management firms face reparations for poor service
Consumers could receive up to £30,000 with legal ombudsman set to assume responsibility for complaints
July 2012
Lawyers must do better
Adam Sampson
Adam Sampson: Legal insurance and conditional and fixed-fee arrangements aren't serving people's best interests
March 2012
Lawyers beware: your clients are rebelling
Adam Sampson
Adam Sampson: For too long, lawyers have got away with arcane pricing and billing practices. Those who don't change their ways will pay for it
November 2011
Law: the expert view
Should the legal ombudsman name and shame lawyers?
Jon Robins
Jon Robins: The Law Society has voiced concerns over plans to publish the names of solicitors who fail their clients
October 2011
Law: the expert view
So far so good: the Legal Ombudsman celebrates a smooth first year
Neil Rose
Neil Rose: The Legal Ombudsman, the independent body fielding complaints against lawyers has come in under budget – and with a positive reaction from the legal profession
July 2011
The legal firms that answer to no one
Adam Sampson
Adam Sampson: Some big providers of legal services claim to be completely unregulated. Buyer beware
April 2011
Law: the expert view
New rules for solicitors focus on ends, not means
Neil Rose
Consumers warned over deregulation of legal services
March 2011
Law: the expert view
If lawyers' independence starts being undermined, we are in a danger zone
Neil Rose
Law: the expert view
Miners' compensation: why did some solicitors take too big a slice of the pie?
Neil Rose
January 2011
Law: the expert view
Why lawyers who fall foul of the legal watchdog should be named
Neil Rose
Neil Rose: Despite arguments for anonymity, telling the public which lawyers have been found to be at fault will help the profession
October 2010
Law: the expert view
Ombudsman service puts lawyers on the receiving end of justice
Neil Rose
Got a legal complaint? Now you can take it to the new legal ombudsman
