SDT considers lowering standard of proof for erring solicitors
Consultation comes as the number of cases going before tribunal increases by a third.
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Closing submissions in long-running hearing for former chief executive of Bolton firm.
View ArticleCity partner banned after dubious schemes landed firm with £500k fine
Jonathan Denton of US-based Locke Lord struck off the roll after dishonesty findings at the tribunal.
View ArticleFormer Asons boss suspended - and faces £115k costs
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal suspends Kamran Akram, former chief of high-profile Bolton firm.
View ArticleHigh Court refuses appeals from two struck-off solicitors
One solicitor argued the SDT proceedings were unfair, the other said the tribunal’s decision was wrong.
View ArticleSolicitor struck off for failing to safeguard 'sacrosanct' client account
Mark Howdle ‘harmed public confidence in the profession’ by failing to protect client money, tribunal rules.
View ArticleSDT: Imran Rashid, Hafizah Mensurah Begum and Adamsons Law Limited
The SDT ordered that all responsdents should pay a fine.
View ArticleSDT: Safina Bibi Shah, Shamilla Hanif
The first respondent was ordered to pay costs of £50,000; the second respondent £25,000.
View ArticleSRA given five-day July hearing for Leigh Day appeal
Human rights firm was cleared of all misconduct charges in June 2017.
View ArticleSolicitor struck off for failing to safeguard 'sacrosanct' client account
Mark Howdle ‘harmed public confidence in the profession’ by failing to protect client money, tribunal rules.
View ArticleSDT: Christopher Mark Howdle
The SDT ordered that the respondent should be struck off the roll.
View ArticleSDT: Mohammed Abid
The SDT ordered that Abid should be suspended from practice for six months.
View ArticleJunior solicitor backdated 23 letters to give herself 'breathing space'
Swansea lawyer also misled family of client dealing with a fatal injury claim, agreed outcome states.
View ArticleBan for City associate who inflated exam grades on CV
Tania Ruby Bains hoped to enjoy a career at global firm DLA Piper.
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