The latest edition of The Solicitor’s Handbook is now available for purchase. This is the 3rd edition that Robert Forman has co-authored (2019, 2022, 2024), having previously been a contributor to earlier editions, along with Andrew Blatt. The book is available for purchase here https://bookshop.lawsociety.org.uk/p/the-solicitors-handbook-2024-paperback/ also available in other major bookshops.
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Andrew Blatt writes for Practical Law – Investigating regulatory misconduct in a law firm
Andrew Blatt has contributed a Practice Note for Practical Law – Investigating regulatory misconduct in a law firm, available here : Investigating regulatory misconduct in a law firm(w-038-9583)
Robert Forman writes for Practical Law – Dealing with vulnerable individuals in misconduct investigations: law firm compliance
Robert Forman has written a Practice Note for Practical Law – ‘Dealing with vulnerable individuals in misconduct investigations: law firm compliance’ available here : Dealing with vulnerable individuals in misconduct investigations law firm compliance(w-038-7766)
Robert Forman quoted in Law360’s article on Paul Philip’s 10 years at the SRA
You can read what Robert Forman in our professional discipline team had to say here Lawyers Reflect On Paul Philip’s 10 Years At The SRA – Law360 UK
Robert Forman’s book review of The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal published
Robert Forman’s book review of The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (N West & S Heley), has been published by The Law Society here and a longer version by the Association of Regulatory & Disciplinary Lawyers here : ARDL Bulletin 2022 Autumn Edition
Murdochs Professional Discipline Team recognised in Legal 500 UK 2023
Murdochs Solicitors maintained its top ranking as a specialist firm of professional discipline solicitors in the 2023 edition of Legal 500 UK, released 28 September 2022. Legal 500 had the following to say about us :‘Handling ‘cases with great judgement and effectiveness‘, Murdochs Solicitors focuses almost exclusively on defending solicitors and other legal professionals facing regulatory … Read More
Robert Forman writes for The Law Society’s Legal Compliance bulletin – 12 July 2022
Robert Forman’s article, ‘A fine thing’ appears in the 12 July 2022 edition of the Law Society’s Legal Compliance bulletin. Robert comments on the SRA’s new fining powers. The article, written in advance of The Lord Chancellor’s decision, comments on the consequences of the increased fining powers. The article available here https://communities.lawsociety.org.uk/july-2022/a-fine-thing/6002362.article requires a subscription … Read More
Robert Forman speaks at specialist partnership and employment firm Fox & Partners’ latest Breakfast Briefing on ‘Conducting internal investigations in law firms’
Robert Forman was delighted to join Catriona Watt, Caroline Field and Eleanor Diamond at specialist partnership and employment firm Fox & Partners’ latest Breakfast Briefing on ‘Conducting internal investigations in law firms’. The webinar recording of 14th June 2022 is now available below for those who missed the live session and for those who would like to watch it … Read More
Robert Forman’s blog today in Legal Futures on the SRA’s proposed increase in fining powers
Robert Forman’s blog on the SRA‘s proposed increase in fining powers appears today in Legal Futures and can be read here https://www.legalfutures.co.uk/blog/why-raising-the-sras-fining-powers-is-good-for-solicitors
The Solicitor’s Handbook 2022 co-authored by Robert Forman
The Solicitor’s Handbook 2022, co-authored by Robert Forman in our professional discipline team, is now on sale at The Law Society bookshop here as well as other leading retail stores. The Solicitor’s Handbook is a comprehensive and user-friendly guide to the regulations governing the conduct of solicitors. The 2022 edition has been updated to take … Read More