Elderly solicitor struck off for overcharging clients
A solicitor’s 55 years of practice have come to an end after he was struck off for overcharging probate clients. His motivation was “to maintain the continuation of his practice and his standing in the community”.
Consolidator Metamorph leads law firm M&A rush
Consolidator Metamorph Law has made its second acquisition this year – and eighth in total in a little over three years – as several other mergers and acquisitions have also been unveiled.
Solicitor operated unauthorised online divorce business
A family lawyer who created an online divorce service did so to avoid regulation and not share the fees generated with his law firm, a tribunal has found in striking him off.
SRA plans centralised higher rights advocacy test
The Solicitors Regulation Authority is planning to introduce a centralised advocacy assessment for solicitors wanting higher rights of audience, including those practising in the youth court.
Leading PPI law firm goes under after lender calls in debt
A leading law firm specialising in payment protection insurance cases – one of which led to a landmark Supreme Court decision – has gone out of business.
Solicitor who lied to clients for four years struck off
A private client solicitor who lied to her clients over a period of almost four years at two different firms has been struck off by the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal.
LSB eyes public legal education initiatives
The Legal Service Board might develop targets for improving the “legal capability” of consumers and review the frontline regulators’ work on public legal education, in its first push in the area.
Barrister resigns from chambers over Twitter complaints
A barrister has resigned from Doughty Street Chambers after being accused of running a controversial Twitter account that harassed activists campaigning against antisemitism in the Labour Party.
Law firm consolidator makes first acquisition outside of PI
Law firm consolidator AWH Legal – which says it plans £100m worth of acquisitions in the next two years – has made its first purchase outside of personal injury.
Solicitor jailed for 14 months for contempt
A solicitor has been jailed for 14 months after being found guilty on four counts of contempt of court for breaching undertakings given to the court about missing client money.
