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02 May 2012
Issue: 7512 / Categories: Legal News
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Solicitors disciplined

SDT imposes sanctions on 15 solicitors

The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal has imposed sanctions on 15 solicitors for non-payment of premiums for insurance from the assigned risks pool. A further 15 solicitors await hearings, and proceedings against other solicitors are currently being lodged.

Five of the solicitors have been suspended indefinitely, and their suspensions cannot be lifted until they have paid their premiums in full. Two of the solicitors have been suspended for six months, another four have received fines totalling more than £20,000 and four solicitors have been reprimanded. All of the solicitors were also required to pay costs.

Issue: 7512 / Categories: Legal News
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Birketts—four appointments

Birketts—four appointments

Firm expands partnership with four lateral hires across key practice areas

Harper James—Lottie Hugo

Harper James—Lottie Hugo

Commercial law firm announces appointment of corporate partner

Carey Olsen—Patrick Ormond

Carey Olsen—Patrick Ormond

Partner joins corporate and finance practice in British Virgin Islands

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