(Source: Department of Justice and Equality of Ireland) 'This landmark bill delivers real and lasting reform in the legal services areas, to benefit of the justice system, the consumer and the economy.' - Fitzgerald 'Amended Bill contains substantial provisions which will promote competition, help reduce legal costs in Ireland and support Ireland's economic competitiveness.' Proposed Committee Stage amendments include provisions to: · Strengthen the powers of the new Legal Services Regulatory Authority; · Introduce and regulate new business models to get new Legal Partnerships (barrister/barrister and barrister/solicitor firms) up-and-running and introduce Limited Liability Partnerships; ·...
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