All SDT articles
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NewsSolicitor struck off over indecent image conviction
No sanction less than a strike off would be sufficient to protect the public and the reputation of the profession, SDT rules.
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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's 50-year career ended by dishonesty findings
Buckingham practitioner said misconduct was not planned but he agrees to strike-off.
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NewsFormer senior partner suspended for sexual comments at Christmas party
Veteran solicitor said he was drunk and could not remember what had happened.
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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 covered up late arrival in court is struck off
Advocate panicked after case had to be adjourned because he was 30 minutes late.
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NewsNovice solicitor lied about university career to get City job
Former in-house practitioner ‘created a persona that he thought was required for a role in private practice’.
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NewsProbate solicitor paid his £77,000 tax bill with client funds
Practitioner abused his position of authority over three years with ‘deliberate and calculated’ misconduct.
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NewsSRA must pay Carter-Ruck partner costs in failed 'SLAPP' case
Practitioner subject to ‘legally flawed’ SRA proceedings is claiming around £1 million from regulator.
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NewsSolicitor appeals 'disproportionate' SDT sanction
Suspended practitioner tells court there was no clear link between his conduct and tribunal's finding of breach of integrity.
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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 'motivated by resentment' banned for deceiving friend
Property specialist had falsely messaged to say that sale of jointly owned property had not yet been completed.
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NewsMail fail: SDT dismisses allegation against third immigration sting solicitor
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal finds allegations not proved in latest prosecution setback for SRA.
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NewsFormer coroner struck off for downplaying rape allegation
Criminal allegations were not pursued but tribunal finds phone call to explain them was dishonest.
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NewsSRA hit with £50,000 costs order after botched prosecution
Tribunal says SRA investigator was ‘evasive’ and ‘combative’ at times during cross-examination.
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NewsThird solicitor faces SDT over Mail sting
Immigration practitioner denies telling undercover reporter that marriage would help asylum claim.
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NewsStrike-off for failing to verify known client's ID in person
Meeting a client in person is ‘fundamental’ to certification process, Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal rules.
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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 banned for certifying documents online
Director of certification service claimed that documents uploaded to website counted as originals.