Consistently ranked in Chambers and Partners & recommended as a Leading Individual 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.'"Excellent and experienced in his specialist area.""He is responsive, knowledgeable and understanding.""I felt completely at ease in my dealings with Andrew." Chambers UK 2024
Andrew Blatt is extremely helpful, knowledgeable and understanding. Whilst being very sympathetic, his advice is very sound and to the point.’' ‘Clients regard both Andrew Blatt and Robert Forman as extensions to their teams. They are straight-talking but work collaboratively with clients to ensure the best possible outcome.’Legal 500 UK 2024
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