Michael Napier CBE QC to step down from LSB Board

28 May 2009

Michael Napier CBE QC has announced his resignation from the Legal Services Board.

Responding, David Edmonds, LSB Chairman stated:

“It is, of course, with very considerable regret that I have received Mr Napier’s resignation from the Legal Services Board. I fully appreciate the reasons. I more than anyone understand how much the creation of the LSB owes to Mike’s unstinting support to me as Chairman. His contributions to our debates have given the Board an added dimension. We shall miss his vast experience.”

The full text of Mr Napier’s resignation statement reads:

“This is to inform you and the Secretary of State that, with great regret, I have decided to resign from the Legal Services Board with immediate effect.

“Recent press coverage about a long running complaint against me and my firm concerning disputed allegations, to be reinvestigated by the SRA, mean that I will no longer be able to give the time and attention required to be an effective Board member of the LSB.

“This is a great disappointment to me because I have been pleased to have been part of the team that has set up the LSB. I wish it well for the future and add my thanks to David Edmonds as Chairman for his leadership and support.”