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Legal Services Regulation Act 2015

The Legal Services Regulation Act 2015 is an Irish law that aims to modernize and improve access to legal services. It establishes a Regulatory Body responsible for overseeing solicitors and barristers, ensuring they adhere to professional standards and ethical practices. The Act promotes greater transparency, competition, and consumer protection within the legal profession by introducing new structures for licensing, oversight, and dispute resolution. Overall, it seeks to make legal services more accessible, accountable, and efficient for the public while maintaining high standards of professionalism.