News and Insights

The Tribunal was delighted to welcome Ranya Tokatly to the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal Placement Scheme recently. Ranya is a Solicitor Apprentice… Read more

Effective 1 January 2026, the Tribunal has updated the working titles for its clerking team to better reflect the professional and legal nature … Read more

The Tribunal has today submitted its response to HM Treasury’s open consultation on reform of the anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist … Read more

Welcome to “Faces of the Tribunal” a new series that introduces you to the people who ensure the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal fulfils its role… Read more

The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) notes the government’s announcement that the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will take on supervision … Read more

The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal is pleased to announce the appointment of six new solicitor members, with effect from 1 October 2025. The new … Read more

New Chief Clerk and COO appointments to support The SDT’s strategic direction The Board is pleased to announce an update to the … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal today announces that, Deborah Baljit will be stepping down as Chief Clerk and Chief Executive Officer on 4 April … Read more