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ALTERNATIVE BUSINESS STRUCTURES

Early day motion 2263, tabled 18 October 2011 by Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 15 members.

That this House recognises the concerns of the Solicitor Sole Practitioners Group, which represents a third of the total number of law firms in England and Wales, regarding the introduction of alternative business structures as permitted under Part 5 of the Legal Services Act 2007; is concerned that alternative business structures threaten to undermine the independence of legal advice and reduce access to justice for the most vulnerable; and calls for a debate on legislation relating to alternative business structures.

Signatures by party: Labour 6, Liberal Democrat 5, Conservative 2, Independent 1, Plaid Cymru 1.