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All SDT articles – Page 2
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NewsSDT dismisses case against Dentons as SRA left with massive costs bill
All allegations are found not proved following a six-day hearing over ‘insufficient checks’ on former client.
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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 who cut corners on witness signatures is struck off
Tribunal urges newly-qualified solicitors to exercise caution before professing to be an expert.
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NewsSRA has 'lost sight of context' on prosecution, Dentons tells tribunal
Firm says it did not breach anti-money laundering guidance or rules that were in place 10 years ago.
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NewsGlobal firm made few checks on client from corrupt regime, SDT hears
Tribunal hears that client relationship manager said compliance colleague raising concerns was a ‘prick’.
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NewsLying solicitor admitted to bosses she ‘cocked up’
Tribunal hears that solicitor misled a client about cases and fabricated attendance notes.
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NewsImmigration solicitor caught in BBC sting appeals strike-off
Ex-solicitor, who appeared in court yesterday, claims he was ‘play acting’ and that recordings were tampered with.
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NewsPartner suspended for using colleague's electronic signature
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal said 'given the nature of the misconduct…a short suspension was an appropriate and proportionate penalty'.
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NewsSolicitor who acted in personal capacity without firm’s knowledge struck off
Practitioner admitted requesting and receiving money from six clients.
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NewsSolicitor struck off over 'inappropriate and offensive' tweets
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal makes no order as to costs and a substantive judgment will appear in due course.
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NewsSolicitor's tweets found to be antisemitic by tribunal
A final order, including sanctions and costs, will be delivered by the tribunal on Friday.
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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 who told client to pay him directly avoids SDT
SRA states that misconduct was 'not so serious' that a sanction by the tribunal was necessary.
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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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NewsSolicitor strung along client for years with false case updates
Hartlepool owner was dishonest to client and the client’s son, finds tribunal.
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NewsNew solicitor who borrowed £630,000 from clients is struck off
Junior lawyer also backdated a document and took referral fees for passing clients to lender.
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FeatureDecisions and interventions
Decisions filed recently with the Law Society (which may be subject to appeal).
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NewsCovid campaign solicitor crowdfunds £32k before SDT appearance
Lawyer raises more than £30,000 to defend herself against allegations of sending letters threatening legal action over Covid safeguards for children.
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NewsSolicitor jailed for jury internet search suspended for eight years
Former Irwin Mitchell associate was ‘mortified’ by her momentary mistake which led to an aborted trial.