Lexcel Standard

In the current climate, solicitors are facing turbulent times and with ever-increasing client demands for evidence of good value and quality service, Lexcel - the Law Society's practice management standard - can provide your firm with real competitive advantages.

The standard provides your firm with a framework to take preventative action and implement systems and procedures which will help you minimise mistakes and meet compliance objectives.

Lexcel can be achieved by any practice regardless of size or the type of work undertaken. It is awarded to solicitors or legal departments within organisation’s that meet the very highest management and customer care standards.

Certificated practices undergo a rigorous independent assessment every year to ensure the core standards in areas such as client care, case management and risk management are being met. Click here to view the Standard criteria.

By investing in, and achieving, Lexcel certification your practice can expect to benefit in a variety of ways. These include:

• Improved marketability to prospective clients
• Effective risk management
• Improved client care and client satisfaction
• Management efficiency and increased profitability
• Minimise mistakes
• Improved morale and motivation of your staff
• Establishing a robust framework to meet legislative requirements e.g. Solicitors Code of Conduct 2007
• Lower Indemnity Insurance Premiums