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…
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is considering increased oversight of law firm mergers and acquisitions (M&A).Concerns have been raised that new checks could deter investors or…
A solicitor’s desertion left a law firm in chaos, causing severe repercussions.The firm was left unkempt with client files abandoned, posing security threats.Financial negligence led to…
The SRA has dismissed a report on the Axiom Ince collapse, labelling it as mere opinion.The report criticised the SRA’s handling of Axiom Ince, prompting a…
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) faces scrutiny for its handling of the Axiom Ince case, with its chair referring to the failures as “history for us.”An…
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has introduced temporary restrictions on Jeremy Brooke, the co-founder of SSB Group, amid ongoing inquiries.The interim conditions prevent Mr Brooke from…
Carson McDowell’s report urges for more frequent visits by the SRA to law firms, aiming for enhanced accountability and client safety.The report criticises the current SRA…
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) faces intense scrutiny following a critical report on its handling of the Axiom Ince affair.The report highlights the SRA’s inadequate response,…
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) faces criticism over its handling of Axiom Ince’s collapse, with a significant lack of oversight identified.The Legal Services Board (LSB) initiates…
The timing of prosecutions related to the Post Office scandal and Axiom Ince remains uncertain, according to the SRA.Paul Philip, chief executive of the SRA, was…
