The Law Society is responding to recommendations from an independent panel by saying it will establish a new regulator and overhaul its system for handling complaints.
Currently, the Law Society acts as both a membership body, which represents the interests of lawyers, and a regulator, which deals with complaints, ethical concerns, and professional competence.
But according to the panel's March report, these duties conflict and it is unable to do both jobs effectively.
Law Society President Frazer Barton spoke to Corin Dann.
