Lexcel Articles, Tips & Latest News

Thomson Reuters Practical Law has published an article on preparing for Lexcel accreditation, authored by our Operations Director, Neil Partridge

Intended for legal practices that would like to understand the end-to-end Lexcel assessment and accreditation process, this article describes each step and what to expect.

It also provides tips and guidance to help your firm on its journey towards a successful outcome.

Lexcel is a prestigious quality mark for legal practices in the United Kingdom, demonstrating their commitment to high standards of client care, operational efficiency, and risk management. Developed by the Law Society of England and Wales, Lexcel provides a framework for legal firms to enhance their practices and gain a competitive edge in the sector. Lexcel accreditation can provide a range of benefits to a legal business - 93% of firms with Lexcel describe the standard as ‘useful or very useful’ - but what are these benefits?

Introduced in 1998 to the world as a response to the growing need for consistency and quality in legal services, the Lexcel standard has become a beacon of legal best practice. Inspired in part by ISO standards, this framework, developed by the Law Society of England and Wales, aims to empower legal professionals to enhance their operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and client satisfaction, whilst reducing risk and nurturing innovation, growth and performance.