Lawyer who played key role in Brexit case set for disciplinary tribunal over dishonesty claims August 5, 2019 The vice-president of the Law Society is set to face a disciplinary tribunal later this month over claims of dishonesty. David Greene, who acted for a claimant on the Article 50 litigation in 2016, is set to appear before the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) on 13 August. The claim centres around £7,000 in unpaid fees [...]
Former Baker McKenzie London head Gary Senior to face prosecution for alleged sexual harassment July 30, 2019 The former head of global legal giant Baker McKenzie’s London office is facing prosecution for alleged sexual harassment, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) said today. Gary Senior, who left the firm last year, has been referred to the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) to face allegations he “behaved in an inappropriate manner towards Person A”. In [...]
Freshfields partner to face tribunal after sexual misconduct allegations June 19, 2019 The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) has rejected an attempt by Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer partner Ryan Beckwith to have a sexual misconduct case against him thrown out. A junior lawyer at the firm alleged Beckwith had sex with her after a work event when she was heavily intoxicated and her decision making was impaired. Beckwith will [...]
Solicitor at magic circle law firm Allen & Overy facing disciplinary action over Harvey Weinstein non-disclosure agreement April 3, 2019 A solicitor at magic circle law firm Allen & Overy has been referred to a disciplinary tribunal over a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) signed by a former assistant of Harvey Weinstein. Paul Philips, the chief executive of the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), told MPs today that the case was referred to the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal last [...]
Lawyer struck off for dodging £650 of rail fares on his commute February 5, 2019 A lawyer has been struck off for dodging £650 of rail fares on his morning commute from Shoreditch to Redhill. Adam Kemeny, 33, who earned £38,000 a year, regularly dodged the nearly £17 return rail fare between Shoreditch and Redhill between July and October 2017. On 17 October he was stopped by a Govia ticket [...]
Hosting the Christmas party (without the hangover) November 30, 2016 The Christmas party season is upon us again. For many, it is the highlight of the year – an opportunity to celebrate and be rewarded for a year of hard work, and to strengthen relationships with colleagues. But even if you’re not drinking, many employers find the Christmas do an annual headache, with disciplinary issues to [...]