A decade of evidence shows the SRA repeatedly overlooks solicitor fraud, fostering an “old boys’ club” culture that leaves wronged clients without redress.
Written by John Barwell
Written by John Barwell
Written by John Barwell
A Freedom of Information (FOI) request reveals that Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust spent £1.6 million on Capsticks LLP between 2017 and 2023, spotlighting the firm’s controversial role in NHS litigation.
Written by John Barwell
A comprehensive look at UK whistleblowing reforms, the proposed Office of the Whistleblower, and efforts to hold regulators accountable.
Written by John Barwell
SRA faces judicial review over alleged regulatory failures and calls for reform.
Written by John Barwell
The SRA apologises after being ordered to pay £180,000 for improperly prosecuting a City lawyer, raising fresh concerns about its regulatory processes.
Written by John Barwell
The enduring partnership between Capsticks Solicitors LLP and the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) highlights systemic failures in transparency, accountability, and ethical oversight, undermining public trust in the legal profession.
Written by John Barwell
The SRA’s bid to join Pragnesh Modhwadia’s bankruptcy as a creditor highlights its shocking failure to prevent Axiom Ince’s collapse.
Written by John Barwell
Former SRA board member Tony Williams calls for resignations over the Axiom Ince affair, citing systemic accountability failures.
Written by John Barwell
The SDT’s revocation of an SRA rebuke underscores the challenges of balancing solicitor accountability with proportional regulatory enforcement.
Written by John Barwell
The UK legal profession stands as a cornerstone of justice, vital to the functioning of society and commerce. Yet, behind its esteemed reputation lies a crisis: corruption, complicity in financial crime, and regulatory inertia that enables misconduct to flourish. Recent cases and investigative insights expose the troubling depth of these issues, demanding urgent attention. A […]