All SDT articles – Page 21
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NewsInternational firm partner charged clients for London trip with daughter, tribunal hears
Former Reed Smith solicitor denies dishonesty and blames secretary for administrative error.
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NewsSolicitor struck off for practising without firm’s knowledge
Experienced practitioner dispensed with formalities but denied dishonesty or attempting to mislead.
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NewsSolicitor of 50 years banned after 743 cheques found stashed away
Manchester managing partner struck off for failing to pay disbursements worth £233,000.
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NewsDivorce lawyer ghosted client and held on to £132,000
Solicitor offered no explanation for why the funds from settlement were not released.
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NewsFirms accused of creating 'toxic culture' will be hauled before SDT
Joint SRA and SDT statement clarifies types of case that will still be referred for hearing.
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NewsDisability rights solicitor to face multiple charges at SDT
Allegations against Chris Fry relate to his time running his own Sheffield firm.
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NewsDavid Greene cleared of misconduct by SDT
Private prosecution case brought against former Law Society president is dismissed in full.
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NewsSDT chief quits in wake of costly eviction
Resignation confirmed two weeks after it was announced tribunal would have to move at a cost of over £1m.
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NewsExciting opportunities for the SDT
Latest word is the tribunal is looking to relocate within London.
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News'Exhausted' solicitor, 79, agrees strike-off for overcharging by £474,108
Practitioner admitted in 1965 said he was working over 80 hours a week as principal of conveyancing and probate firm.
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NewsSDT asks for extra £1m from profession after sudden eviction notice
New premises being sought as tribunal considers keeping just one permanent courtroom.
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News'Exemplary' solicitor sees off SRA allegations of AML dishonesty
Tribunal finds that busy Birmingham practitioner was trying her best to ensure compliance.
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NewsKhan loses bid for fresh tribunal hearing
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal refuses to grant a re-hearing but says Soophia Khan's application was not an abuse of process.
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NewsSRA accuses Khan of 'procedural game-playing'
Soophia Khan says application seeking re-hearing of disciplinary proceedings is not an abuse of process.
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NewsConvicted ‘swindler and cheat’ denied return to solicitor profession
Tribunal says it would undermine public confidence to allow former solicitor back on to roll after 14 years.
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NewsLawyer struck off after US conviction for shares conspiracy
Matthew Ledvina failed to appear before the tribunal as he was found to have acted dishonestly.
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NewsGreene misled court over communications, former client tells SDT
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal hearing involving former Law Society president is being heard this week.
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NewsSolicitor banned for telling trainee to change date on form
Tribunal rejects partner’s submission that he had been shown how to 'Tipp-Ex out' errors during his own training.
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NewsSDT strikes off fewer solicitors as case costs increase
Tribunal also considered moving out of London, annual report reveals.
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OpinionThe ins and outs of practice at the SDT
The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal Law & Practice (2nd edition) | Nigel West and Susanna Heley