All SDT articles
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NewsSolicitor banned over ‘chaotic’ practice putting clients at risk
Firm failed to carry out client account reconciliations for years, Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal finds.
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NewsSolicitor fined over misleading accounts on third SDT appearance
Practitioner of more than 30 years admitted to a string of accounts rule non-compliance.
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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 struck off over stalking conviction and misleading email
Non-practising lawyer is the co-founder of a legal services company, SDT hears.
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NewsVeteran's mistakes did not amount to misconduct, tribunal rules
Solicitor of 47 years cleared of breaching any regulatory rule after three-day tribunal hearing.
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NewsSolicitor struck off over dishonesty to SRA
Tribunal also ordered Bradford practitioner to pay £28,000 costs.
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NewsSolicitor raided client accounts as stricken firm hit overdraft limit
Sole remaining partner said he was trying to preserve Consett firm for loyal staff and clients.
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NewsSolicitor suspended over misleading information on PII forms
East London solicitor agrees to pay more than £24,000 in costs.
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NewsRegulator to appeal 'insufficiently severe' sanction imposed on bullying solicitor
SRA reiterates that law firms must protect staff and create a safe working environment.
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NewsSolicitor kept client 'off the books' to pocket fees directly
Experienced practitioner gave his own bank details to client and was paid thousands.
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NewsFormer CPS lawyer convicted of child cruelty is struck off
When an individual prosecuting others commits a very serious offence himself, that 'plainly undermines the trust and confidence of the public'.
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NewsEx-solicitor loses bid to return seven years after strike-off
Former lawyer cited years working for unregulated family law firm as proof he could return to roll.
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NewsBullying law firm owner allowed to stay in practice despite 40 proven allegations
Tribunal highlighted a ‘substantial imbalance’ of power and coercion of junior staff members.
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NewsSolicitor who made antisemitic tweets allowed to continue in practice
Law firm director said offensive posts about Jewish and transgender people would not be repeated.
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NewsIn-house solicitor struck off for misleading SRA and doctoring emails
Solicitor for more than a decade said she was away from the office and staying with her father.
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NewsLondon Capital and Finance solicitor struck off over 'endemic' backdating
Practitioner changed dates on loan agreements to give a misleading impression to auditors and regulators.
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NewsTribunal finds duty solicitor did not receive £250 cash from client
SRA’s five-year investigation has had ‘profound’ effect on legal aid practitioner.
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NewsSDT fines solicitor £15,000 over failure to report drink drive convictions
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal’s approach to sanction was ‘grounded in the…individual circumstances of this case rather than in a mechanical application of principle’.
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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 struck off over failure to comply with LeO's court order
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal also orders the sole practitioner pay £39,335.90 costs.