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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: 12629 / 2024
Location: Court Room 1
Case: 12623 / 2024
Location: Court Room 1
Case: 12739 / 2025
Location: Virtual Room 6
Latest Judgments
Respondent: Daniel Jones
Outcome: Fine
Respondent: Paul Andrew Smith
Outcome: Strike off
Respondent: David Mark Turner
Outcome: Not Proved/Dismissed
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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Six new Solicitor Members appointed to the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal
The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal is pleased to announce the appointment of six new solicitor members, with effect from 1 October 2025. The new members, who were placed on the reserve list following the 2022 recruitment campaign, are: Maxine Cole, Lisa Nabou, John Montague, Giovanna Palmiero, Olwen Davies and Victoria Kaye.…
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The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal Strengthens Leadership Team
New Chief Clerk and COO appointments to support The SDT’s strategic direction The Board is pleased to announce an update to the Tribunal’s leadership structure that reinforces our commitment to clearer oversight and stability, supporting our strategic direction for the next five years. Ray Dhanowa has been confirmed as Clerk to the Tribunal on…
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Join Our Board as a Non-Executive Director
We are seeking to appoint a new Non-Executive Director to support the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal as it enters its next chapter. This is a significant opportunity to contribute at board level during a period of strategic refinement and modernisation. We are looking for an individual who brings strong oversight, a…