OLC appoint new Chief Ombudsman and Chief Operating Officer
The Office for Legal Complaints is pleased to announce the appointments of Paul McFadden as Chief Ombudsman and Sandra Strinati as Chief Operating Officer of the Legal Ombudsman. Elisabeth Davies, Chair of OLC, said: “Paul and Sandra are joining the Legal Ombudsman at a critically important time, for staff and customers, and for recovering and […]
Sir Andrew McFarlane gives his guidance on statement of truth replacing affidavits
The Rt. Hon. Sir Andrew McFarlane, President of the Family Division and Head of Family Justice has issued guidance relating to the replacement of affidavits with statements of truth in non-contentious probate processes. President’s guidance This guidance is issued to assist the courts and practitioners in relation to the use of statements of truth as […]
Family President warns of ‘fatigue and demoralisation’ among practitioners
Family lawyers were urged this week at Resolution’s Future of Family Practice Online Conference to prioritise their mental health and wellbeing. The President of the Family Division praised the ‘can do’ approach of family lawyers through the pandemic but warned of a fatigue and demoralisation endemic across the sector. The intervention comes as Resolution launches […]