Regulatory
14.07.21
Legal regulators clamp down on keyboard warriors
Legal professionals, like virtually everyone else, have been spending much more time at home recently. On the whole the industry has adapted well, but it has led to very large numbers of lawyers (who are typically quite articulate, often opinionated types) sitting alone at home for long spells, often scrolling through the daily news in…
Read more2.07.21
Alistair Parker discusses the GMC and dealing with discriminatory disciplinary processes in The Times
Alistair Parker of the firm’s regulatory and criminal law department discuses the GMC and dealing with discriminatory disciplinary processes in The Times. The article can be found here (subscription required).
Read more21.06.21
Absence from disciplinary hearings and appeals
The recent case of General Medical Council v Armstrong [2021] 5 WLUK 384 revisited the issue of whether tribunals (including Appellate Courts such as the High Court) ought to proceed in the absence of the registrant respondent. The respondent in Armstrong, in keeping with many registrants and professionals, deliberately chose to absent herself from the…
Read more20.01.21
Lawless lawyers: Is dishonesty really worse than a sex offence?
Recent decisions from the professional bodies governing both solicitors and barristers have seen a uncomfortable trend: some of those committing sex offences are allowed on carry on practising as lawyers, whilst almost anyone guilty of dishonesty continues to be struck off with little hope of return. Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) For any solicitor found to…
Read more21.12.20
I have been served with a Production Order. What should I do?
A Production Order requires a person to provide material in their possession to an appropriate officer or to allow access to the material. Production Orders can be obtained by the Police, Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC), the National Crime Agency (NCA), the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) and other authorities deemed to be ‘appropriate officers’….
Read more27.11.20
Divisional Court overturns SDT findings against Ryan Beckwith and warns against the regulation of private lives
Ryan Beckwith emerged victorious from the Divisional Court today having had the limited findings against him made by the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) last year reversed. In a landmark joint judgment of the President of the Queen’s Bench Division, Lady Justice Sharp DBE, and the Judge in Charge of the Administrative Court (Beckwith v Solicitors…
Read more23.11.20
Brett Wilson LLP’s offices open for face-to-face consultations
Brett Wilson LLP’s London offices have reopened for face-to-face consultations. Clients who would prefer to have a Skype, Teams or telephone consultation continue to have this option. The safety of clients and staff is of paramount importance. The firm has a rigorous Covid-19 protocol, approved by the British Safety Council. All staff and visitors are…
Read more22.10.20
Brett Wilson LLP and its lawyers recommended in Chambers and Partners 2021 directory
Brett Wilson LLP’s Defamation/Reputation Management and Criminal Defence teams have again been recommended by the prestigious Chambers and Partners directory. Partners Iain Wilson (noted for being an ‘astute and bold lawyer who is not afraid to take on any sort of challenge in media and civil litigation. He has an impressive creative and courageous edge…
Read more1.10.20
Brett Wilson LLP’s departments and lawyers recognised by Legal 500
Brett Wilson LLP has been recommended in three categories in the prestigious Legal 500 directory of leading law firms:- Reputation Management Professional Discipline Crime (General) Media and communications law partners Iain Wilson (noted for his ‘sharp intellect and an absolute commitment to the client’s cause’) and Max Campbell (‘a rising star… with a deep knowledge…
Read more26.09.20
SRA investigations: Section 44B Notices
Section 44B of the Solicitors Act 1974 gives a power to the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) to issue a Notice to a solicitor to prove information or documents. The power can be exercised only where it is: Necessary; For the purpose of an investigation; Into whether there has been professional misconduct or any failure to…
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