Solicitor-turned-salesman must pay £14k bill despite pleading poverty
Struck-off solicitor found to have sufficient interest in property to be able to pay 2013 costs.
View ArticleSolicitor falsified six letters to cover inaction
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal strikes off solicitor who agreed the facts and outcome of his case.
View ArticleSolicitor kept client damages while waiting for legal aid contract
Held-back compensation was spent on holiday and dozens of online bets.
View ArticleRegulator secures record £250k fine against global firm White & Case
Tribunal also approves £50,000 partner fine after prosecution over conflict of interest and confidentiality.
View ArticleSRA intervention: Prescotts
Prescott’s practising certificate has been suspended as a result of the intervention.
View ArticleSRA to review dissenting judgment before Leigh Day appeal decision
Regulator says it will study decision clearing firm of charges relating to Iraq claims to see if any key points of law were highlighted.
View ArticleBradford fraud solicitor to appear before SDT
Mohammed Ayub will answer allegations including failure to deal with client’s complaints.
View ArticleSDT: John Allan Jones and Lucinda Jane Rosemary Rowberry
The SDT ordered that Jones should be struck off the roll; and that Rowberry should pay a fine of £5,000.
View ArticleSDT: David Trevor Bowden
David Trevor BowdenApplication 11591-2016Admitted 1990Hearing 5 June 2017Reasons 27 June 2017The SDT ordered that the respondent should pay a fine of £7,500.The matter was dealt with by way of the...
View ArticleSDT: Rajpal Singh Ahluwalia
The SDT ordered that Ahluwalia should be struck off the roll.
View ArticleSDT to ask what should be 'appropriate' standard of proof
Tribunal confirms intention to consult on standard of proof in misconduct hearings.
View ArticleFirm's PI head admits misusing client funds over 10 years
Solicitor made improper payments in attempt to pay off promised settlement.
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