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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: 12742 / 2025
Location: Virtual Room 7
Case: 12679 / 2024
Location: Virtual Room 6
Case: 12597 / 2024
Location: Court Room 1
Latest Judgments
Respondent: Amadin Nicholas Ekhorutomwen
Outcome: Allegations not substantiated, Not Proved/Dismissed
Appellant: Solicitors Regulation Authority Ltd
Outcome: S.44E Appeals
Respondent: Sarah Louise Kearney
Outcome: Suspend – Fixed Period
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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Statement from the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal on changes to AML/CTF supervision
The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) notes the government’s announcement that the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will take on supervision of law firms’ anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing activities. We will take time to understand the details of the new arrangements and work collaboratively with the relevant bodies to ensure a smooth…
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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…