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Murdochs Solicitors Offices

Murdochs Solicitors
45 HIGH STREET
WANSTEAD
LONDON
E11 2AA
England
Visit website 020 8530 7291 020 8530 8473

Murdochs Solicitors > The Legal 500 Rankings

Dispute resolution > Professional discipline Tier 3

Predominantly focused on defending solicitors (and other legal professionals) facing regulatory investigations and disciplinary proceedings, Murdochs Solicitors' 'specialist knowledge and extensive experience are exceptional'. The practice of senior partner Andrew Blatt, whose 'advice is very sound and to the point', covers SRA investigations, SDT proceedings, and complex partnership disputes featuring misconduct issues; and senior consultant Robert Forman is 'a leader in his field of Solicitors Professional Standards and Regulations'. At director level, Nicholas Trevette also has significant experience in handling SRA investigations.

Practice head(s):

Andrew Blatt

Other key lawyers:

Robert Forman; Nicholas Trevette

Testimonials

‘The team’s specialist knowledge and extensive experience are exceptional.’

‘The detailed and thorough work they put into their cases always pays off.’

‘Absolute specialists in this field.’

‘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.’

‘Andrew Blatt is extremely helpful, knowledgeable and understanding. Whilst being very sympathetic, his advice is very sound and to the point.’

‘Robert Forman is a leader in his field of Solicitors Professional Standards and Regulations, in particular his expertise in professional discipline and regulation. He has very personable qualities, putting the client at ease especially when they face vulnerable situations in relation to conduct and ethics, or regulation issues.’

‘Nicholas Trevette is a first port of call for any enquiries in this field. A highly experienced professional who knows this area inside out and who gives outstanding service to his clients.’

‘Nicholas Trevette’s advice is always exceptionally well considered. He is outstanding.’

Murdochs Solicitors > Firm Profile

Murdochs provides professional discipline and regulatory representation, advice and support to firms and individual members of the legal professions.

The team, led by Andrew Blatt, is recognised as a leading firm in solicitors professional discipline and regulation.

The firm’s core work involves acting for firms and individual solicitors facing SRA investigation, preparing self-reports, and defending proceedings before the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal. The team has a number of firms, large and small, on its books to which it provides regular advice and representation. It also acts as agent to firms seeking specialist regulatory advice in connection with client matters.

The firm’s team comprises :

  • Andrew Blatt, practice head, qualified 1985 – Andrew sits on the Law Society’s Regulatory Processes Committee, the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal’s User Group, he is an Executive on the Committee of the Solicitors Assistance Scheme.
  • Robert Forman, qualified 1997 – Robert is co-author of The Solicitor’s Handbook, 2019 and 2022 editions. He handles complex forensic investigations, self-reports, and is an experienced advocate at the SDT.
  • Nick Trevette, qualified 2004 – Nick is an experienced fraud investigator and specialises in Voluntary Practice Closures.

The team is renowned for delivering high quality and cost-effective legal services. The firm was established in the City of London in 1984, before relocating to, what is now an administrative hub, in London E11. The firm regularly acts for solicitors across all parts of England and Wales.

The firm regularly provides services in the following regulatory sectors :

  • Representation in SRA investigations
  • Defence at the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal
  • Appeals from the SDT to the Administrative Court
  • Appeals to the SDT from decisions of the SRA
  • Representation and advice when seeking to avoid SRA Intervention
  • Appeals to the High Court against SRA Intervention
  • Self-reports to the SRA
  • Written Opinions and Advice on the SRA Standards & Regulations 2019, Legal Services Act 2007 & Solicitors Act 1974
  • SRA Practising Certificate issues
  • Admission to the Roll and the Suitability Test
  • Advising firms, COLPs and COFAs on Compliance
  • Voluntary Practice Closures
  • SRA Authorisation for Authorised and Licensed Bodies (ABS)
  • Successor practice issues
  • Reports for the purposes of insurance renewal
  • Professional indemnity insurance coverage disputes
  • Partnership disputes
  • Representations against the publication of regulatory decisions
  • Legal Ombudsman complaints

The firm also acts for Barristers, Licensed Conveyancers, Legal Executives, Notaries and Paralegals.

Main Contacts

Department Name Email Telephone
Professional Discipline Andrew Blatt andrew.blatt@murdochslaw.co.uk 07973 752498
Professional Discipline Robert Forman robert.forman@murdochslaw.co.uk 07976 562236

Lawyer Profiles

Photo Name Position Profile
Robert Forman photo Robert Forman Co-author of The Solicitor’s Handbook (Law Society Publishing), Robert has a wealth… View Profile
Nick Trevette photo Nick Trevette Partner View Profile

Memberships

Association of Regulatory and Disciplinary Lawyers