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High Court to Hear Contempt Case By John Robertson
Regulatory Matters

High Court to Hear Contempt Case By John Robertson

Written by John Barwell 25 February 202518 August 2026

John Robertson’s contempt of court case against a senior security industry figure brings judicial enforcement and regulatory failures into sharp focus.

SRA Apologises After Tribunal Orders £180,000 Costs Over Mishandled Case
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SRA Apologises After Tribunal Orders £180,000 Costs Over Mishandled Case

Written by John Barwell 25 December 202418 August 2026

The SRA apologises after being ordered to pay £180,000 for improperly prosecuting a City lawyer, raising fresh concerns about its regulatory processes.

The In-House Dilemma: Reporting Wrongdoing in a Culture of Silence
Legal Ethics

The In-House Dilemma: Reporting Wrongdoing in a Culture of Silence

Written by John Barwell 23 November 202418 August 2026

The SRA’s new guidance for in-house solicitors highlights ethical responsibilities but raises questions about the practical challenges of reporting wrongdoing in hostile workplaces.

Shocking Scandal: Top London Judges Caught in Legal Corruption!
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Shocking Scandal: Top London Judges Caught in Legal Corruption!

Written by John Barwell 20 November 202418 August 2026

Allegations of misconduct by two senior London judges threaten to undermine the integrity of the Royal Courts of Justice.

SRA Faces £189,000 Costs Bill After Ignoring Own AML Guidance: Implications for UK Legal Sector
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SRA Faces £189,000 Costs Bill After Ignoring Own AML Guidance: Implications for UK Legal Sector

Written by John Barwell 9 September 202418 August 2026

The Solicitors Regulation Authority faces scrutiny after being ordered to pay £189,000 in costs following a failed prosecution against Dentons. This raises critical questions about regulatory practices in the UK legal sector.

Lying Lawyers: Solicitor Caught Out by Client’s Fabricated Story Had to Carry on to Conclusion at High Court
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Lying Lawyers: Solicitor Caught Out by Client’s Fabricated Story Had to Carry on to Conclusion at High Court

Written by John Barwell 25 August 202417 August 2026

A solicitor faces serious allegations of misconduct in a long-standing will dispute. Discover the complexities of this intriguing legal case involving deception and family conflict.

Why Ignoring ADR Could Cost You: The Untold Truth
Alternative Dispute Resolution

Why Ignoring ADR Could Cost You: The Untold Truth

Written by John Barwell 22 June 202419 August 2026

Exploring ADR’s theory vs. practice in the UK, this article examines the benefits, challenges, and future implications of mediation and arbitration in dispute resolution.

The Wild West of Legal Regulation: Crisis in the SRA’s Oversight
Case Studies

The Wild West of Legal Regulation: Crisis in the SRA’s Oversight

Written by John Barwell 9 May 202419 August 2026

Examining the failures of the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and calling for reforms to strengthen oversight, transparency, and regulatory capabilities in the legal profession.

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