All SDT articles – Page 25
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NewsSolicitor jailed by US over Russia interview is struck off
Alex Rolf van der Zwaan concealed correspondence in order to protect his job.
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NewsFormer solicitor loses strike-off appeal over delayed counsel fees
Tribunal decision to bar Midlands sole practitioner for dishonesty is upheld in the High Court.
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NewsDefendant solicitor blames 'workload pressure' for file mistake
Former Clyde & Co solicitor's error on the file resulted in his colleague making a mistaken court application.
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NewsSDT braces for caseload surge in 2020
Number of cases is expected to increase sharply after introduction of new civil standard of proof.
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NewsSenior partner duped in lottery scam took client money to access 'prize’
Tribunal strikes off veteran solicitor from Norfolk who was conned into thinking he had won £1.8m.
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NewsImmigration lawyer banned after sham marriage TV sting
Southall solicitor caught on camera urging client not to tell him if marriage was a sham.
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NewsSRA prosecution costs soar as hearings lengthen
Annual report also records a significant increase in the number of solicitors struck off.
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NewsSolicitor fined for wrongly admitting to a mistake
Mohammad Homayon Reza must pay a £5,000 fine and £17,000 in costs.
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NewsSDT refuses to drop conduct case against Freshfields partner
Counsel for Ryan Beckwith had argued that the SRA investigation was flawed and that the prosecution an abuse of process.
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NewsFreshfields partner urges SRA to drop conduct case over ‘contaminated’ evidence
Married partner alleged to have lacked integrity in engaging with junior colleague.
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NewsSolicitor suspended after asking secretaries to backdate files
SRA withdraws allegation of dishonesty and agrees suspension after solicitor opts not to return.
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NewsSolicitor struck off for ‘effectively stealing’ from experts and counsel
Martyn Brown held on to almost £70,000 that should have been paid out in professional disbursements and ATE insurance.
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NewsTribunal finds director ignored duties as long as the money came in
Law firm boss James O’Connor and solicitor Giles Robertson both struck off.
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NewsCall to abolish ‘lack of integrity’ disciplinary offence
Leading authorities on regulation describe the concept as confusing and unhelpful.
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NewsSolicitor struck off over hidden details from 2008 property sale
Clive Billington agrees outcome with the SRA after investigation years after conveyancing matter.
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NewsDuped solicitor aided fraudster's football club bid
Richard Quinn said he was deceived into providing an undertaking letter and he was cleared of dishonesty.
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NewsSolicitor told secretary to fabricate file
Law firm partner and long-serving legal secretary both thrown out of the profession.
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NewsSolicitor struck off for overcharging by thousands on probate matters
Sole practitioner who repeatedly overcharged clients admitted to eight counts of dishonesty.
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NewsAllen & Overy's NDA prosecution delayed
Case management hearing at Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal over Weinstein agreement 'vacated'.
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NewsSolicitor struck off nearly 25 years ago barred from rejoining profession
Sydney Toppin worked for two firms without regulatory approval.