A senior partner in Brussels has been banned after misconduct.The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal found misuse of power.989 WhatsApp messages were central to the case.The misconduct was…
A former partner at DWF Law, David Storry Walton, has been struck off following a criminal conviction.Walton attempted sexual communication with a decoy posing as a…
Jennifer Hallam, a former solicitor, has been reinstated 22 years after being struck off due to misconduct linked to domestic abuse.The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal praised Hallam’s…
A recent High Court decision has dismissed a solicitor’s application to amend a Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) costs order.Naim Lone, fined and ordered to pay significant…
A City law firm, Candey Limited, has been cleared of misconduct allegations related to anti-money laundering checks.The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal ruled in favour of Candey, stating…
The Law Society voices strong opposition to the SRA’s new fining proposals, citing legal, economic, and operational concerns.Vice-President Richard Atkinson warns of possible firm closures due…
A solicitor involved in an anti-vaccine campaign faced disciplinary action for sending aggressive letters.Philip Julian Paul Hyland sent misleading letters to a GP and a UK…
A solicitor has been struck off for using client money to fund his law firm.The individual paid personal and professional expenses with client funds.Misrepresentation to another…
A solicitor’s conviction for blackmail has led to his removal from the legal profession.Michael John Potter threatened a director to secure favourable exit terms from their…
A solicitor has been suspended for involvement in advance fee fraud primarily attributed to a convicted fraudster.The suspension followed findings by the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT)…
