All SDT articles
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NewsTweeting solicitor avoids suspension but must attend antisemitism course
Bradford practitioner ordered to complete at least 14 hours of diversity and anti-racism training and pay £63,000 costs.
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NewsStrike-off for failure to declare money in divorce settlement
Partner did not consider his interest in the firm to be a matrimonial asset, Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal hears.
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NewsTweeting solicitor tells tribunal antisemitic post was not intended
During cross-examination practitioner acknowledges some of his social media posts were ‘offensive’.
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NewsHigh Court dismisses struck off solicitor's appeal
Mr Justice Macdonald found ‘no basis for concluding…that the decision of the tribunal was wrong’.
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NewsSolicitor convicted of child abuse struck off
Imprisoned former senior associate at international firm was not represented at tribunal.
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FeatureDecisions and interventions
Decisions filed recently with the Law Society (which may be subject to appeal).
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FeatureDecisions and interventions
Decisions filed recently with the Law Society (which may be subject to appeal).
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NewsFirm 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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FeatureDecisions and interventions
Decisions filed recently with the Law Society (which may be subject to appeal).
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NewsSolicitor held in contempt to face SDT hearing
SRA confirms it will bring prosecution three years after court sentencing.
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NewsSolicitor 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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FeatureSDT decisions
Decisions filed recently with the Law Society (which may be subject to appeal).
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NewsSolicitor 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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NewsPI 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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FeatureDecisions and interventions
Decisions filed recently with the Law Society (which may be subject to appeal).
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NewsConsultant 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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NewsTribunal 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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FeatureDecisions and interventions
Decisions filed recently with the Law Society (which may be subject to appeal).
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NewsPartner suspended for harassing colleague - but SDT allows anonymity
Junior colleague reported feeling humiliated after being harassed during work night out.
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NewsSolicitor acted for claimant and defendant
Practitioner showed a 'cavalier attitude' to the rules of professional conduct, tribunal finds.