13 December 2021
Employment law firm hires discipline and regulatory specialist
Partnership and employment law firm CM Murray LLP has expanded its practice with the appointment of leading SRA professional discipline and regulatory specialist, Andrew Pavlovic. He joins the firm as a Partner, having previously spent 11 years at Russell-Cooke specialising in professional discipline and regulatory investigations.
Recognised by the Legal 500 UK 2021 & 2022 as a "Rising Star” in the field of professional discipline, Andrew has substantial regulatory experience, having acted at his previous firm for the Solicitors Regulation Authority over several years in complex disciplinary proceedings and subsequent appeals.
Andrew’s exposure to the methods of the SRA and their approach to cases puts him in a strong position when advising both firms and lawyers who are subject to such investigations. He advises both firms and individuals subject to regulatory investigations on their duty to comply with investigations, the obligation to self-report, and negotiating settlement agreements with regulators.
Andrew also brings to CM Murray LLP strong expertise in commercial litigation, where he has acted for a wide range of clients, including law firms and partners, high-net-worth individuals, companies, charities and regulators. He has considerable experience in civil fraud cases involving injunctive relief, and is a member of the Commercial Fraud Lawyers Association. He also advises on defamation and reputation management issues, contractual and financial disputes and professional negligence claims.
Speaking of his appointment, Andrew said: 'I am hugely excited to take this opportunity to be a part of such a highly regarded team and to contribute to future successes for the firm.'
Clare Murray, Founder and Managing Partner of CM Murray LLP, added: 'Andrew’s specialisation is the perfect complement to our existing partnership employment expertise, so that our clients will receive seamless advice and support in some of their most difficult, complex and often distressing professional circumstances. Andrew’s vast regulatory and professional discipline experience is a strong and very important strategic addition to our practice - providing a full spectrum of support to our clients, and an important step forward in our story of continued growth.'
