Tribunal hits banned City solicitor with huge costs bill
In a 122-page judgment published last week, the SDT outlined its findings against the ‘manipulative’ Alexis Maitland Hudson.
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Tribunal raps SRA over costs claim in case involving the transfer of untraceable clients’ money to Solicitors’ Benevolent Fund.
View ArticleSolicitor made loans from estate while charities awaited legacy
Sole practitioner found to have acted dishonestly in his handling of deceased person’s estate.
View ArticleSDT asks if criminal standard of proof is fit for purpose
Consultation will resolve long-standing controversy over the threshold for convicting solicitors at tribunal.
View ArticleElection candidate solicitor suspended over firm's PI fraud involvement
Senior partner was running for parliament at the time his south London firm was shut down.
View ArticleIraqi lawyer Day undermined trust in legal profession, SRA tells appeal
Six-day appeal hearing begins as regulator asks court to look again at nine allegations against Leigh Day.
View ArticleLeigh Day undermined trust in legal profession, SRA tells appeal
Six-day appeal hearing begins as regulator asks court to look again at nine allegations against human rights firm.
View ArticleA ‘broken man’: SDT says conduct of ex Asons boss justified lengthy suspension
Kamran Akram was principal at the Bolton-based firm, shut down by the Solicitors Regulation Authority last year.
View ArticleSolicitor allowed website to promote firm's global credentials
Site was talking up ’award winning international firm’ before it had even been authorised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
View ArticleFamily lawyer suspended for assaulting 'abusive' ex-boyfriend
Specialist said her experience may help her when dealing with vulnerable clients.
View ArticleCocaine addict solicitor exploited firms to fund habit
Practitioner of 17 years submitted dozens of false invoices for work he never did.
View ArticleHigh Court upholds solicitor's suspension after nine-year saga
Judge affirms the decision and order of the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal against Coventry lawyer.
View ArticleTribunal rejects 'fantastical' conspiracy claim as it bans dishonest solicitor
Legal aid lawyer struck off after fabricating mental health tribunal hearings and claiming the legal aid fees.
View ArticleSolicitor struck off after two driving offences in a week
Andrew John Peters also failed to account properly for client money.
View ArticleSDT: Benny John Poothavelil
The SDT ordered that Poothavelil should pay a fine of £10,000.
View ArticleSDT: Dominic John Peter Ingle
The SDT ordered that Ingle should be struck off the roll.
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