Iraq verdict ‘could deter future claims’
The first week of the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal’s longest and most costly hearing has concluded with a warning that a guilty verdict against embattled London firm Leigh Day could deter other...
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Robert John Metcalfe’s practising certificate has been suspended with immediate effect.
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The SDT ordered that the respondent should be struck off the roll.
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Day six of the Leigh Day tribunal hears from the first prosecution witnesses to appear.
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Day seven of the hearing focuses on the financial arrangements made with a third party to bring in claims.
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Alan Birkbeck is struck off in his absence at the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal.
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Day nine of the trial hears from Ministry of Defence civil servant about nature of relationship with the SRA
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Day ten of the Leigh Day trial hears for the first time from one of the accused solicitors.
View ArticleDay denies inflating Iraq claims costs to pay fixer
Agreement to pay more than a quarter of costs to middleman was not a factor in calculations, Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal hears.
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Medical reports suggested some injuries could have been caused in combat, Leigh Day tribunal hears.
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Senior partner gives evidence for a second day to Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal as 2008 press conference is discussed.
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Senior partner Martyn Day gives oral evidence for a third day at the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal
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Tribunal notes law firm owner tried to ‘trade his way out of trouble’.
View ArticleSDT: Giles Sandford Scott
The SDT ordered that the respondent should be struck off the roll.
View ArticleSDT: Philip Joseph Shiner
The SDT ordered that the respondent should be struck off the roll.
View ArticleLeigh Day: 'Reckless' solicitor agreed £25k referral fee without knowing rules
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal hears payment was made to middleman in breach of regulations.
View ArticleLeigh Day: Non-disclosure of case-busting list 'inexplicable', tribunal hears
Prosecution says solicitor missed chances to produce document that might have undermined allegations.
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