In response to the latest consultation with regards cuts to the LGFS and
Court Appointed fees, the
Big Firms» Group calls on the Lord Chancellor to meet with all relevant stakeholders to better understand the
issues regarding the sustainability of the criminal justice system
before imposing further cuts on the criminal defence sector.
Clients don't just want technically able lawyers representing them in
court or
before a regulator / enforcement agency, they expect their litigation partners to be proactive about bringing the next
big issue to their attention.