Paraskeva To Leave UK Law Society

by Robin Pilgrim, LawAndTax-News.com, London

27 December 2005

It was announced last week that Janet Paraskeva, the chief executive of the UK's Law Society, will be leaving the role next year in order to succeed Baroness Usha Prashar as the First Civil Service Commissioner.

Janet Paraskeva has been Law Society Chief Executive for the last five years and has overseen a programme of unprecedented reform at the Law Society.

The Law Society is dividing its functions into three distinct areas – representation, regulation and consumer complaints. The independent Consumer Complaints Board and Regulation Board will operate from the start of 2006. New management structures are being put in place to reflect these organisational changes.

Kevin Martin, Law Society President, announced that:

“Janet Paraskeva has made a remarkable contribution to the Law Society. She has helped to turn the Law Society into a more effective and forward thinking organisation. I am pleased that her achievements and ability have been recognised by this appointment to an important public office.

He went on to conclude that:

“Janet Paraskeva’s role is effectively being split into three during 2006 and we are in the process of appointing a Chief Executive of Regulation. Janet has agreed to continue to be Law Society Chief Executive to ensure a smooth transition to the new management arrangements.”

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