Robert Forman will be co-hosting an @TheLawSociety live webinar 30th September 2019 – Changes to the rules on reporting concerns: the SRA enforcement strategy and the new SDT rules http://bit.ly/2RB7F8v
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Robert Forman comments in Legal Futures on the decision in SRA v James, MacGregor & Naylor
Robert Forman, instructed by Mrs. MacGregor & Mr. Naylor in the conjoined appeals before LJ Flaux, and advocate at the original SDT hearings, responds this morning to Legal Futures’ request for comment. https://bit.ly/2T8J0Zn
Continued Chambers & Partners and Legal 500 recognition
Murdochs’ award winning professional discipline team comprising Andrew Blatt, Robert Forman & Nick Trevette continue to be recognised as leaders in their fields by Chambers & Partners and Legal 500 in the 2019 rankings. Chambers reports : ‘Niche team specialising in defence of solicitors’ professional discipline proceedings. Particular expertise in SDT matters, SRA forensic investigations … Read More
The importance of instructing an SRA and SDT specialist
Solicitors investigated or prosecuted by the Solicitors Regulation Authority may be tempted to self-represent or rely on that trusted colleague for pro-bono representation, but as their career and reputation are at stake this is likely to be a false economy. SDT specialist A Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal specialist understands the nuances of professional discipline, a unique … Read More
Handling GDPR Subject Access Requests
How should solicitors handle a GDPR Subject Access Request? Our Lawyers Defence Group article helps explain https://bit.ly/2sl6myP If you’d like us to help, please contact robert.forman@murdochslaw.co.uk or andrew.blatt@murdochslaw.co.uk
Murdochs Solicitors successfully resists SRA Appeal to the Court of Appeal
SRA Appeal : On 17th March 2018, the Court of Appeal dismissed the SRA’s application to the Court of Appeal for permission to appeal against the decision of Lord Justice Simon and Mrs Justice McGowan in SRA v Kadurugamuwa [2017] EWHC 2245 (Admin). Despite Lord Justice Simon expressing in the Administrative Court that the SRA’s … Read More
Murdochs maintains Chambers UK 2018 ranking as a Leading Firm in Professional Discipline
In yesterday’s release, Murdochs were ranked in Band 3 of 5 in Chambers UK wide Professional Discipline sector, placing the firm as the equal highest ranked specialist solicitors professional discipline firm in the UK. Murdochs’ three-strong team are also well placed in the individual rankings, Andrew Blatt ranked in Band 2, and Robert Forman, as … Read More
Murdochs Solicitors maintains Legal 500 ranking as a leading firm in Professional Discipline
Legal 500’s 2017 publication says the following about us : Murdochs Solicitors provides ‘reliable, detailed, and robust advice’ in defending solicitors and other legal professionals facing investigation by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and proceedings before the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal. The practice’s experience extends to acting in voluntary practice closures, appeals to the Administrative Court, and compliance … Read More
Law Society Gazette reports SDT case in which Robert Forman appears
Law Society Gazette reports SDT case in which Robert Forman, an SDT specialist, appears in defence of a practitioner alleged to have engaged in a serious breach of the SRA Accounts Rules 2011 http://bit.ly/2ur7K5S
SRA v Kadurugamuwa [2017] EWHC 2245 (Admin) : SRA appeal dismissed by the Administrative Court
Robert Forman in our professional discipline team acted for the Respondent solicitor in this appeal heard before Lord Justice Simon and Mrs Justice McGowan in the Administrative Court yesterday, 11th July 2017. The SRA’s appeal against the order of the SDT was successfully resisted. The court dismissed the SRA’s appeal, and refused the regulator permission … Read More