All SDT articles – Page 24
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MP Fiona Onasanya charged with misconduct by SRA
Labour member for Peterborough convicted of criminal offence in December.
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Lower standard of proof for errant solicitors, SDT confirms
Body makes decision after consultation last year - and denies this makes it easier to find solicitors guilty.
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Solicitor fined £45k for putting son's interests over other clients
Leaseholder clients did not see report that would have made them aware of cost of purchasing freehold.
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Judge asks: Why treat lack of integrity more leniently than dishonesty?
High Court judgment raises issue of why loss of integrity is not penalised as seriously at Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal.
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Solicitor led 'Ponzi' ruse to suck investors into doomed scheme, tribunal hears
SRA alleges Charles Valentine Fraser-Macnamara allowed misrepresentations to be made to potential investors.
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Investment scheme solicitor's SDT hearing proceeds in his absence
Charles Valentine Fraser-Macnamara claimed any hearing could prejudice future trials.
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Solicitor fined after lending vulnerable client £27k at 60% interest
Richard Barca tells tribunal he was trying to help client who faced losing her home and livelihood.
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Court upholds £20k fine for partner over abusive immigration claims
Director of London firm did nothing to stop abuse of process, despite his responsibility as compliance officer, appeal rules.
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Panama Papers solicitor fined £45,000
Khalid Mohammed Sharif failed to do background checks on two politically exposed persons.