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…
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…
Two partners at a law firm aligned with non-legal interests of one partner face fines for multiple rule breaches.The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) highlighted serious misconduct…
A solicitor was fined for inaccurately declaring a £1m loan.The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal criticised her lack of scrutiny.The declaration enabled the release of government funds to…
A significant disciplinary case has unfolded involving a senior partner’s directive to a junior solicitor to lie.The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal has suspended Rajpal Panesar for nine…
A solicitor was struck off for dishonesty about a potential claim report to insurers.The Solicitors Regulation Authority dropped other allegations against him.Simon Kennett Gurr, previously a…
