What if we can’t agree about how to resolve my complaint? 26/03/2024 Tagged: FAQs case decision Ombudsman decision
Ruling that an offer is reasonable 26/03/2024 The ombudsman decision is that the offer for compensation, made by the solicitor, is reasonable. Tagged: Our rules
Scheme Rules FAQs (from April 2023) 26/03/2024 Updated guidance on our Scheme Rules. Including frequently asked questions and case studies. Tagged: Scheme Rules Scheme Rules FAQs
Responding to consumers’ requests for documents 30/09/2024 Responding to consumers’ requests for documents Tagged: Case studies
Deciding whether complaints are in time – requests for bills 30/09/2024 Deciding whether complaints are in time – requests for bills Tagged: Case studies
Six month time limit - complaint accepted 26/03/2024 Case study - six month time limits Tagged: Our rules Six month limit
Complaints about how fees have been calculated and communicated 30/09/2024 Complaints about how fees have been calculated and communicated Tagged: Case studies
Using a legal service provider 26/03/2024 Guidance on using legal service providers. Tagged: Consumer resources FAQs factsheets Conveyancing lawyer Divorce lawyer stamp duty home buyers first time buyers consumer factsheets good costs services Ombudsman decision data decision data
Third-party delay - case resolved by an early resolution 28/05/2025 Third-party delay - complaint resolved by an early resolution
Poor advice led to implications 26/03/2024 Mr A got a shock when he realised the implications of the decision he made following advice...
Complaints process 26/03/2024 Our resources help consumers make informed choices about resolving a complaint with their legal service provider. Tagged: case studies FAQs factsheets accessibility make a complaint
Reasonable offer made 26/03/2024 In Mr D's case, the firm made a reasonable offer to acknowledge the service issue...
Use of Scheme Rule 5.7A 26/03/2024 This case was dismissed under Section 5.7 (a) because it had no reasonable prospects of success...
No poor service - conveyancing complaint 26/03/2024 Case study where it was found by the Legal Ombudsman that there was no poor service given... Tagged: Resolving complaints
Service failings caused emotional distress 26/03/2024 This firm caused unnecessary emotional distress with service failings in an immigration case...