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Optima reprimanded by the SRA over Capita investment

Reading the comments above it makes one wonder what lawyers are most focussed on: delivering a good, cost-effective service to clients, or worrying about how a legal services business is funded. Frankly, I don't mind how lawyers fund their business, no more than I mind whether my bank is owned by a partnership, public shareholders, or a company etc. I want the service, that's all. If Optima can give a quality service with its funding structure, then good. Lawyers clapping their hands that a 'new entrant' has been driven out of the market just seems like protectionism and is very short sighted. Better to consider how you will compete in the future rather than looking to the SRA to protect the market for you.

10-Aug-2010

8:54 am