Murdochs’ experience representing solicitors in matters of Professional Discipline has been recognised by Chambers and Partners 2013, the UK’s most trusted directory. Chambers said of Murdochs:
This niche practice specialises in solicitors’ professional discipline, acting for firms and individual solicitors under investigation by the SRA and facing proceedings in the SDT. One source said: “The advice was spot-on and the service was provided in an efficient and fast way.”
KEY INDIVIDUALS Andrew Blatt “specialises in assisting solicitors’ firms which are in difficulty. That is a pretty narrow but an immensely valuable expertise and skill,” said one market source. He is involved in voluntary practice closures and liaises closely with the SRA and defends clients in front of the SDT.
Robert Forman specialises in SDT work, defending SRA investigations and advocacy in front of the SDT. One source said he is “very good, user-friendly and responsive. The advice given was commercial and very clear. I thought he was excellent.”