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  • Guidance: An ombudsman’s view of good costs service – second edition

    Costs and cost information frequently feature in the complaints we receive. This refreshed guidance sets out the Legal Ombudsman’s view of good costs service, supported by a range of case studies which also provide...

    May 13, 2019
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  • 2019-20 Business Plan and Budget

    12 April, 2019 Today, the Legal Ombudsman has published its Business Plan and Budget for 2019-20. This plan marks the final year of our 2017-2020 strategy. We are proud of the progress we’ve made against...

    April 12, 2019
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