Legal Services Excellence Standard (LSES) Should Matter to You when Buying or selling your property
Buying or selling a property is one of the biggest transactions most of us will ever make. Whether you’re taking your first step on the ladder or selling a family home, there’s a lot to think about — and choosing the right solicitor is high on the list.
Most people start by asking around. Maybe a friend or family member recommends someone they used, or you do a quick online search and land on a solicitor’s website (maybe even ours). But here’s the tricky bit: how do you really know if a legal firm will deliver the service you need?
That’s where the Legal Services Excellence Standard (LSES) comes in.
What Is the LSES?
You’ve probably heard of ISO 9000, the gold standard in quality for businesses and manufacturing. The LSES is built on the same principles — only it’s designed specifically for legal practices.
To achieve it, law firms must go through a full audit, showing they meet high standards in client care, communication, efficiency, and professionalism. It’s not just a tick-box exercise. It’s a rigorous process that holds firms to account and ensures that what they say on their website matches what they deliver in real life.
Why Does That Matter When You’re Buying or Selling?
Because when you’re dealing with contracts, deadlines, banks, and estate agents — not to mention the emotions that come with moving house — you need a legal team that’s solid, responsive, and knows what they’re doing.
The LSES gives you confidence that you’re in safe hands. It means the firm you choose has been independently assessed and meets trusted standards in how they run their practice and look after their clients.
We’re Proud to Be One of the Few
At the time of writing, only six firms across Ireland have been awarded the LSES. We’re delighted to say we’re one of them.
That means when you instruct us for your sale or purchase, you’re working with a team that’s committed to quality from start to finish. We’ve put ourselves through the audit — not because we had to, but because we believe you deserve that reassurance when choosing your solicitor.
Final Word
Buying or selling property can be stressful — your legal team shouldn’t add to that. The LSES isn’t just a badge for the office wall; it’s a commitment to you. One that says: we care about doing things right.
If you’re thinking of moving, we’re here to help. And now you know we’ve got the credentials to back that up.