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We are an independent statutory tribunal that adjudicates upon alleged breaches of the rules and regulations applicable to solicitors and their firms.
Upcoming Hearings
Case: 12649 / 2024
Location: Virtual Room 7
Case: 12662 / 2024
Location: Virtual Room 6
Case: 12714 / 2024
Location: Virtual Room 8
Latest Judgments
Respondent: Robin Edward Stubbings
Outcome: Fine
Respondent: Rashid Ahmad Khan
Outcome: Allegations not substantiated
Respondent: Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
Outcome: Fine
Information about the SDT
The SDT has a duty to maintain the public’s confidence in the reputation of the solicitor profession for honesty, probity, trustworthiness, independence, and integrity.
Latest news
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Outcome of SDT Election – Lay Vice-President
The SDT is pleased to announce the appointment of Anthony Pygram as Lay Vice-President, effective from 3 March 2025. Anthony joined the Tribunal in June 2022. He brings over 20 years of experience in economic and professional regulation. Anthony is also a member of the Committee on Fuel Poverty, a Lay…
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Review to SDT Policies
New policy – Public & Private Hearings This is a new policy which sets out the key principles the Tribunal will follow when deciding to hold hearings, or parts of hearings, in private. The policy provides a framework to balance open justice with protecting individual rights and ensuring a…
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Outcome of SDT President/Solicitor Vice-President Elections
President Alison Kellett, Solicitor Member, has been re-elected by the SDT membership to serve as President for a second (and final) 3-year term, commencing 3 February 2025. Alison will also continue to serve as a director and Chair of the SDTAL Board and as Chair of the SDT’s Policy Committee.…