Brett Dixon outlines priorities as Law Society president

Brett Dixon, the new president of the Law Society of England and Wales, has identified access to justice and access to the profession as the primary focuses of his tenure. Representing 210,000 lawyers, Dixon faces a period of significant change within the legal sector, including regulatory scrutiny of the Solicitors Regulation Authority, the transfer of anti-money laundering oversight to the Financial Conduct Authority, and the integration of artificial intelligence.

A key component of Dixon's agenda is improving disability access within the legal profession. He noted that while 23% of the general population feels comfortable discussing disability adjustments with employers, that figure drops to only 8% within the legal sector. Dixon intends to produce updated guidance to encourage these conversations and support professionals with disabilities.