All SDT articles
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News
Solicitor convicted of child abuse struck off
Imprisoned former senior associate at international firm was not represented at tribunal.
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Feature
Decisions and interventions
Decisions filed recently with the Law Society (which may be subject to appeal).
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Feature
Decisions and interventions
Decisions filed recently with the Law Society (which may be subject to appeal).
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Firm to pay £78k after AML case goes to tribunal
Tribunal says it was a ‘matter of luck’ that criminals had not exploited firm’s deficiences.
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Feature
Decisions and interventions
Decisions filed recently with the Law Society (which may be subject to appeal).
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News
Solicitor held in contempt to face SDT hearing
SRA confirms it will bring prosecution three years after court sentencing.
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News
Solicitor who tried to stop complaint to SRA struck off
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal says solicitor’s misconduct reflected a ‘troubling mind set’.
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Feature
SDT decisions
Decisions filed recently with the Law Society (which may be subject to appeal).
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News
Solicitor avoids dishonesty finding after altering cheque date
Practitioner with 'strong sense of loyalty' to clients wanted to complete outstanding work before leaving firm.
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PI solicitor diverted client damages to wife-linked rehab company
West Yorkshire practitioner created false documents, purportedly to pay for physiotherapy and a psychologist’s assessment.
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Feature
Decisions and interventions
Decisions filed recently with the Law Society (which may be subject to appeal).
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News
Consultant loses latest bid to return to legal profession
SDT rules that banning order must remain as applicant had not showed sufficient remorse or insight.
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News
Tribunal blocks reporting of names in SLAPP case
Clients referred to in the case of Christopher Mark Hutchings must be anonymised to protect legal privilege, SDT rules.
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Feature
Decisions and interventions
Decisions filed recently with the Law Society (which may be subject to appeal).
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News
Partner suspended for harassing colleague - but SDT allows anonymity
Junior colleague reported feeling humiliated after being harassed during work night out.
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News
Solicitor acted for claimant and defendant
Practitioner showed a 'cavalier attitude' to the rules of professional conduct, tribunal finds.
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Feature
Decisions and interventions
Decisions filed recently with the Law Society (which may be subject to appeal).
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News
Solicitor intended to cause offence with antisemitic tweets, SDT told
Firm director denies allegation against him and says social media posts were made in a private capacity.
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News
Ban for solicitor who worked for three firms at once
Belinda Sarkodie had submitted timesheets claiming payment for the same hours on the same dates from the firms, SDT rules.
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Dishonest solicitor avoids strike-off over ‘moment of madness’
Highly-regarded associate said she was in a ‘haze’ due to work pressures and health issues.