Solicitors
Developers pledge proper legal advice for leaseholders
More than 40 leading property developers and freeholders – but no lawyers as yet – have signed a government-backed pledge that highlights the duty of conveyancers to act in the best interests of clients.
Solicitors escape tribunal after admitting multiple rule breaches
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has discontinued disciplinary tribunal proceedings against two solicitors after they admitted multiple accounts rules breaches.
Brazilian Ponzi scheme solicitor struck off
A solicitor prosecuted for his involvement in a Ponzi scheme – and for the second time over the same set of facts related to a collapsed overseas investment scheme – has this time been struck off.
Solicitor who lied to Mueller inquiry referred to SDT
A solicitor who was jailed for 30 days after pleading guilty to making false statements to the Mueller inquiry has been referred to the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal.
Judge highlights “paradox” between solicitors’ honesty and integrity
Acting without integrity involves “greater moral turpitude” on the part of a solicitor than dishonesty but a lesser sanction, a High Court judge has ruled, while appearing to question previous authority.
Firm told to compensate transgender client for using birth name
A law firm that addressed a transgender woman by her birth name has been ordered to pay compensation by the Legal Ombudsman.
Solicitor agrees to quit roll over pre-retirement error
A solicitor who was trying to close files ahead of his retirement has agreed to remove himself from the roll after he wrote in a false attestation clause for an executors’ oath.
Solicitor rebuked after drink-driving conviction
A partner at national firm TLT has accepted a rebuke from the SRA after he was convicted of drink driving, while a conveyancing clerk jailed for mortgage fraud has been banned from the profession.
SRA and BSB praised for enforcement processes
The Legal Services Board has given both the Solicitors Regulation Authority and Bar Standards Board a clean bill of health in the way they enforce their rules.
More unregulated business granted SRA waivers for legal work
Three more unregulated businesses have been given the green light to offer unreserved legal services to the public through practising solicitors, in the new tranche of waivers issued by the regulator.
Blog
Automation in personal injury claims: The evolving legal risks
As automation tools become more sophisticated, they are increasingly used for more complex tasks, such as interpreting evidence and informing case strategy, particular in the PI sector.
A new era of legal operations
What we are seeing in the UK legal market is extraordinary change that will greatly influence how firms operate and compete for years to come.
Strong AML controls are meaningless with incomplete data
One expectation as the FCA takes control of anti-money laundering oversight is a move towards more supervision rather than simply writing new rules.
