A solicitor previously restricted from owning or partnering in a law firm has been deemed rehabilitated and trustworthy by the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT).Alima Maxsood, also…
A solicitor from Surrey faced disciplinary action for using a client account as a personal banking facility.Richard Harbord did not admit to damaging public trust, despite…
This article discusses the High Court’s support for the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal’s decision to strike off a solicitor involved in a false personal injury claim.Farrukh Abbas,…
The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) clears two solicitors of misconduct charges related to volume financial mis-selling claims.The allegations involved misleading statements and inadequate client due diligence…
Sheffield-based solicitor Lois Bayliss faces repercussions after sending letters to schools.Bayliss was fined £2,500 following an SDT decision identifying her actions as misconduct.The letters raised potential…
A solicitor faced penalties for conflicts of interest in conveyancing.Mark Westwood, the solicitor, failed to disclose personal relationships in transactions.The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal imposed significant fines…
The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal has suspended a solicitor for two years.David Durkin-Finch allowed an unadmitted individual to manage a law firm under his directorship.The firm, operating…
A newly qualified solicitor has been struck off for dishonest behaviour.Jessica Kate Harris falsified emails and misled her employer.She did not disclose her misconduct during job…
A prominent solicitor has been fined for sending ‘threatening’ letters to schools regarding Covid measures, which sparked significant controversy.Lois Yvonne Bayliss sent letters to over 240…
A solicitor has been struck off for creating a toxic workplace, characterised by violence and harassment.The individual involved was co-owner of Dominic Levent Solicitors, where the…
