SDT & SRA interventions – Page 22
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Junior solicitor felt ‘ambushed’ at HR meeting to talk over mistake
Practitioner denies acting dishonestly in the aftermath of a missed employment tribunal hearing.
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Solicitor who binned document after 'trivial' mistake denies dishonesty
Tribunal hears 'hard-working and dedicated' newly qualified practitioner did not make a calculated decision to mislead.
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Paedophile banned for historic offences stretching 15 years
Former youth leader described as a 'mixed bag who has done much evil but also much good'.
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Solicitor avoids ban after blaming mistakes on ‘nightmare’ software
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal finds it does not need to stop Essex solicitor from practising.
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Fifth of firms clamp down on client entertainment post #MeToo
City firms warns of sexual harassment taking place via email.
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Solicitor who used clients' £29,345 to prop up firm struck off
Timing of payments matched those times when the office account needed injections of cash, tribunal hears.
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‘Cavalier’ conveyancing solicitor allowed mortgage fraud on his watch
Practitioner at now defunct Cardiff firm was convicted under money laundering regulations in 2018.
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SRA costs slashed as tribunal fumes at hourly rates and lack of detail
Regulator sought £22,500 in ‘straightforward’ case but got less than half.
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SRA was right to prosecute cleared Baker executives - tribunal
SDT publishes its full reasoning in the case over the conduct of former London managing partner Gary Senior.
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Race and the tribunal: SDT to examine whether some solicitors treated more harshly
Tribunal says it is to look in detail at links between outcomes and the profile of those prosecuted.
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‘Out of his depth’ senior partner allowed banned solicitor into office
Mahesh Chouhan found himself in charge of a firm with no real understanding of the role, tribunal finds.
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Busy tribunal dealing with ever-more complicated cases
In 2019, the tribunal sat for 308 days and heard 144 cases; in 2018 it sat for 266 days to hear 168 cases.
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Immigration clients misled by solicitor who faked case progression
London solicitor is struck off after saying he had no defence to dishonesty allegations.
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Solicitor jailed over money laundering links is now struck off
Cheshire solicitor was identified as gangsters’ 'go-to' for helping to facilitate illegal deals.
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‘Out of control’ firm collapsed with £1.1m debts and £12k assets
Former law firm manager fined after he allowed disbursement from public funds to be retained.
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Veteran solicitor fined for failing to warn clients of off-plan property risk
Senior partner of Merseyside firm accepted he had a duty to flag up obvious risks which came to his attention.
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SRA off the hook as Bakers tribunal rejects all costs applications
Respondents in high-profile prosecution tried to claim £3m in costs from the regulator.
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SRA faces £3m costs bill in Bakers case
Former partner seeks £1.6m + VAT in costs after allegations against him were dismissed last week.
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Ex-Baker McKenzie boss fined £55k but avoids suspension
Gary Senior has also agreed to pay £40,000 to cover prosecution costs.
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Gary Senior: Attempted kiss was serious professional misconduct
Tribunal finds allegation against ex-Baker McKenzie London managing partner proved. But the firm is cleared.