Introduction to complaint handling

Introduction to complaint handling

All firms need to adopt and implement an effective, robust and transparent complaint handling process and this section look at the imperatives behind that requirement and at how the process should be undertaken.

Need for complaint procedure

Need for complaint procedure

There are a number of very good reasons why a firm should – indeed must – have a complaint handling system. Some of those reasons are regulatory whilst others, often the most convincing arguments, are practical, business-focused and competitive.

Implementing a complaint handling procedure

Implementing a complaint handling procedure

Some guidance on the implementation of a complaint handling system and a policy for clients.

The Legal Ombudsman

The Legal Ombudsman
Introduction The Legal Ombudsman (LeO) has been established by the Office for Legal Complaints (OLC) under the Legal Services Act 2007 and its purpose is to ensure that consumers of legal services can access an independent and impartial Ombudsman scheme to resolve disputes with lawyers of all kinds, including solicitors, barristers, ...

Draft Complaint Policy

Draft Complaint Policy
The following draft policy can be adapted by you to suit the needs of your practice. Used in conjunction with the item on implementing a draft policy it should make easier the task of putting such a policy into force. The draft has been written to take account of the ...