All SDT articles – Page 6
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NewsUS firm ‘disappointed’ over SRA’s money laundering compliance charges
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett says no money laundering occurred and no harm was done to any client.
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NewsSolicitor reprimanded over 'extremely poorly judged attempt at humour'
Solicitor admitted making ‘inappropriate comments’ about a person in court on two occassions, Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal hears.
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NewsSolicitor struck off over improper payments totalling £2.8m
Compensation fund has paid out more than £3.8m as a result of solicitor’s misconduct.
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NewsSRA to pay costs after Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal lifts employment restrictions
SDT quashes section 43 order, finding 'serious procedural failing' by the regulator.
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NewsEquity partners avoid sanction after colleague struck off
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal judgment finds Solicitors Regulation Authority had failed to prove the facts to the requiste standard.
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NewsLaw firm chief who 'bullied' junior colleagues is struck off
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal also orders solicitor to pay SRA costs of more than £41,000.
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NewsManaging partner diverted pension contributions to prop up firm
Regulator investigated south-west firm after complaints from four members of staff.
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NewsFirm owner who admitted ‘winging it’ struck off the roll
Inexperienced director used client money to prevent firm’s debt tipping over limit.
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NewsSolicitor involved in sham marriages struck off
Practitioner had been jailed for providing immigration advice and services when he was not qualified to do so.
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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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News‘Not in the public interest’ to restore solicitor struck off decades ago
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal finds ‘time in and of itself did not warrant restoration to the roll’.
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NewsZahawi solicitor to face SDT over ‘without prejudice’ email
Representatives for Osborne Clarke partner tell the tribunal the SRA’s prosecution is ‘misconceived’.
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News‘Vaccine campaign’ solicitor fined £15,000 by SDT
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal also orders lawyer to pay the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s costs of £66,500.
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News‘Vaccine campaign’ solicitor was following clients’ instructions, SDT hears
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal refuses 'no case to answer' application in employment lawyer’s hearing.
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NewsSolicitor who practised while suspended avoids permanent ban
Tribunal accepts revised five-year suspension but with reservations.
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NewsCovid campaigner sought to 'cloak political view in legal terminology', SDT hears
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal prosecution centres on correspondence threatening legal proceedings during pandemic.
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NewsHigh Court throws out SRA’s appeal in AML case
External provider failed to identify politically exposed person related to client, court hears.
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NewsSRA liable for £189,000 costs after ignoring its own AML guidance
Tribunal rebuffs regulator's attempt to penalise international firm Dentons after unsuccessful prosecution.
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FeatureDecisions and interventions
Decisions filed recently with the Law Society (which may be subject to appeal).