Murdochs Solicitors is ‘a go-to firm for solicitor-related professional discipline work’. The practice is experienced in representing both firms and individuals that face SRA investigations and SDT proceedings; and its expertise covers avoiding and challenging SRA intervention, self-reports to the SRA, and appeals to the SDT and the Administrative Court. Andrew Blatt specialises in SRA investigations and SDT proceedings, as well as complex partnership disputes involving misconduct; SRA and SDT expert Robert Forman is ’absolutely brilliant in this area of regulatory law‘; and Nicholas Trevette is also experienced in solicitors’ discipline and regulation.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘A go-to firm for solicitor-related professional discipline work.’

  • ‘The team is highly experienced, gives clear and prompt advice in often very nuanced and sensitive cases, and works as a fantastic extension of clients’ teams.’

  • ‘Robert Forman and Andrew Blatt are both highly experienced and have real insight into what the Regulator will expect to see.’

  • ‘Robert Foreman is absolutely brilliant in this area of regulatory law. There is nothing he does not know and no problem he cannot solve. ’

  • ‘Andrew Blatt and Nicholas Trevette are an absolutely top-class team.’

  • ‘Nicholas Trevette, Andrew Blatt, and their team, provide a brilliantly personal service, and are able to navigate difficulties under sensitive circumstances. Highly personable and reliable.’

  • ‘Both Nicholas Trevette and Andrew Blatt are honest, realistic and understanding.’

  • ‘Nicholas Trevette is of great help for regulatory matters and always on hand to discuss any new or urgent matters.’

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Andrew Blatt

Other key lawyers

Robert Forman, Nicholas Trevette