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Updated 2026-05-22

Legal Ombudsman complaint deadline

6 months from the lawyer's final response โ€” within 1 year of act/omission.

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You want to complain about a solicitor or barrister's service โ€” work out the Legal Ombudsman deadline.

Legal Ombudsman complaint deadline

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