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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: 12692 / 2024
Location: Court Room 1
Case: 12693 / 2024
Location: Virtual Room 7
Case: 12650 / 2024
Location: Virtual Room 6
Latest Judgments
Respondent: Sarah Elizabeth Reynolds
Outcome: Fine
Respondent: Huseyin Arslan
Outcome: S.44E Appeals
Respondent: Lewis Brady
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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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…