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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.

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  • Timothy Dutton CBE KC

    The Tribunal is saddened to hear of the passing of Timothy Dutton CBE, KC who, over the years, appeared in many significant cases at the Tribunal. He was known to us as a principled and tough advocate, and one rightly regarded as the “doyen of regulatory law.”    It was…

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  • The SDT announces the resignation of Deborah Baljit as Chief Clerk and Chief Executive Officer

    The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal today announces that, Deborah Baljit will be stepping down as Chief Clerk and Chief Executive Officer on 4 April 2025 to pursue new opportunities. Deborah joined the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal in January 2019 as Deputy Clerk, before being appointed Chief Clerk and Chief Executive Officer in…

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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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