All SDT articles
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NewsSolicitor claimed to fear for his job as he backdated letter
Discrepancy was flagged up by opposing solicitors who had not received letter when it was claimed.
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NewsHome Office caseworker wrongly accessed files in second job as trainee
Tribunal says now-qualified solicitor displayed ‘misplaced curiosity’ in cases to which he was linked.
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NewsMoonlighting solicitor struck off for lying to boss
Practitioner said payments from online professional enquiry website were for work done by his brother.
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NewsFormer Axiom Ince director struck off for altering counsel receipt
Practitioner admits ‘spur of the moment decision’ to alter receipt and VAT invoice.
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NewsOwner paid herself from client money and cost profession £450,000
Tribunal hears that co-owner made ‘significant drawings’ at a time when client account was being drained.
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NewsSRA 'heading towards irresponsible' in dealing with SDT application
Hearing of withdrawal application delayed because regulator was not available.
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NewsJunior struck off over stolen bike insurance claim
Tribunal says dishonest claim by City solicitor of less than two years was no fleeting lapse.
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NewsSolicitor suspended for misconduct lasting over 15 years
Durham practitioner admitted failing to act in the best interests of a vulnerable client.
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NewsSDT rebuffs sole practitioner's appeal against rebuke
Essex solicitor failed to progress administration of an estate in her capacity as executrix.
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NewsStruck-off solicitor fails in bid to return to the roll
Lawyer was caught advising on a sham marriage by an undercover journalist.
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NewsSolicitor who exploited fame and trust struck off over investment deal
Julie Condliffe told syndicate of nurses they were buying investment property.
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NewsVeteran solicitor struck off after misleading client for years
Harrow practitioner tells tribunal it would be a ‘blessing’ no longer to run a small law firm.
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NewsJunior lawyer struck off after asking colleague to hide file
Request made six months after family solicitor had qualified.
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NewsSole practitioner hit for costs over failed appeal against AML fine
Tribunal rejects suggestion of 'systemic unreliability' in adjudication panel’s decision.
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NewsSDT issues reprimand over lack of information to conveyancing client
Solicitor’s ‘failings were isolated to a single matter’ which happened ‘during the exceptional circumstances’ of the pandemic.
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FeatureSDT decisions: 23 July 2026
Decisions filed recently with the Law Society (which may be subject to appeal).
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NewsConsultant struck off over 'misleading representation' to court
Richard Jefferies, who worked for seven criminal firms, admitted all the allegations against him.
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NewsSolicitor's banter towards police officers not misconduct, tribunal finds
Criminal lawyer, 83, admitted making ‘flippant’ remarks to young female officers but SDT dismisses all charges.
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NewsSolicitor convicted of sexual assault struck off the roll
Judge said practitioner had already lost his good name as member of the community.
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NewsSolicitor who ‘abandoned’ firm leading to £160,000 shortfall is suspended
Sole practitioner lacked integrity and had ‘caused direct harm to his clients’, SDT finds.