This adds confusion to the situation re the LeO and ADR requirements, as has been pointed out by Elizabeth Davies , Chair of the Legal Services Consumer Panel. Ms Davies’ blog (link below) gives a good working mans guide to the mess that now exists. If I understand it correctly, law firms handling complaints have to provide complainants with a list of (but not necessarily use) ADR approved solutions and the LeO is not one of these…though it can be used !!!
Elizabeth Davies’ blog on the LSCP website A good explanation ( I think )
Confused…you should be. Legal Futures take on this
Confusion over complaints and ADR to continue. Legal Futures discusses Elizabeth Davies’ comments
LeO website
Law Gazette