Consistently ranked in Chambers and Partners & listed in the Hall of Fame by Legal 500 for his work in Professional Discipline, Andrew has been helping solicitors for many years and carries the reputation as a 'heavyweight' in the field.
'Andrew Blatt focuses his practice on professional discipline matters in the legal sector. He frequently defends solicitors facing SRA investigations and SDT proceedings. Andrew's knowledge and expertise is superb. Andrew Blatt is very knowledgeable, experienced and competent. Andrew has a great depth of knowledge of the law. He's forensic, very clever and a joy to work with.' Chambers UK 2026
‘Murdochs Solicitors’ professional discipline and regulation team focuses on and is experienced in defending solicitors and other legal professionals facing regulatory investigations and disciplinary proceedings. The group is known for representing not just individuals, but also prominent firms facing proceedings. Andrew Blatt leads the team, with broad experience extending throughout the legal sector, and a niche specialism in managing voluntary practice closures to avoid intervention.' 'Incredibly knowledgeable and experienced in proceedings before the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal.’ Legal 500 UK 2026
Andrew sits on the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal's User Group, he is an Executive on the Committee of the Solicitors Assistance Scheme, a member of the Association of Regulatory & Disciplinary Lawyers and founder member of the Lawyers Defence Group. His primary instructions comprise acting for firms and individuals in the following areas:
- SRA Investigations;
- SDT proceedings;
- SRA Interventions (avoiding them and appeals) & Voluntary Practice Closure;
- Self reports; and
- Partnership disputes
Andrew qualified as a solicitor 1985
Publications :
Contributor to The Solicitor's Handbook 2022 and previous editions.
You can contact Andrew at the following email address:
andrewblatt@murdochslaw.com