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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

Murdochs Solicitors is ‘a go-to firm for solicitor-related professional discipline work’. The practice is experienced in representing both firms and individuals that face SRA investigations and SDT proceedings; and its expertise covers avoiding and challenging SRA intervention, self-reports to the SRA, and appeals to the SDT and the Administrative Court. Andrew Blatt specialises in SRA investigations and SDT proceedings, as well as complex partnership disputes involving misconduct; SRA and SDT expert Robert Forman is ‘absolutely brilliant in this area of regulatory law‘; and Nicholas Trevette is also experienced in solicitors’ discipline and regulation.

Practice head(s):

Andrew Blatt

Other key lawyers:

Robert Forman; Nicholas Trevette

Testimonials

‘A go-to firm for solicitor-related professional discipline work.’

‘The team is highly experienced, gives clear and prompt advice in often very nuanced and sensitive cases, and works as a fantastic extension of clients’ teams.’

‘Robert Forman and Andrew Blatt are both highly experienced and have real insight into what the Regulator will expect to see.’

‘Robert Foreman is absolutely brilliant in this area of regulatory law. There is nothing he does not know and no problem he cannot solve. ’

‘Andrew Blatt and Nicholas Trevette are an absolutely top-class team.’

‘Nicholas Trevette, Andrew Blatt, and their team, provide a brilliantly personal service, and are able to navigate difficulties under sensitive circumstances. Highly personable and reliable.’

‘Both Nicholas Trevette and Andrew Blatt are honest, realistic and understanding.’

‘Nicholas Trevette is of great help for regulatory matters and always on hand to discuss any new or urgent matters.’

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, are recognised as leaders in solicitors professional discipline and regulation.

The team’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 team comprises :

  • Andrew Blatt, practice head, qualified 1985 – Andrew sits on , the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal’s User Group, he is an Executive on the Committee of the Solicitors Assistance Scheme.
  • Robert Forman, qualified 1997 – Robert handles complex forensic investigations, self-reports, and is an experienced advocate at the SDT. Robert is co-author of The Solicitor’s Handbook, 2019, 2022 and 2024 editions and sits on the Law Society’s Regulatory Processes Committee.
  • 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 team regularly acts for solicitors across all parts of England and Wales.

The team 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 team also acts for Barristers, Licensed Conveyancers, Legal Executives, Notaries and Paralegals. The team also has experience in the Taxation Disciplinary Board Tribunal, and before the House of Lords Conduct Committee.

Main Contacts

Department Name Email Telephone
Professional Discipline Andrew Blatt [email protected] 07973 752498
Professional Discipline Robert Forman [email protected] 07976 562236

Lawyer Profiles

Photo Name Position Profile
Andrew Blatt photo Andrew Blatt Senior Partner View 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

Languages

Italian

Memberships

Association of Regulatory and Disciplinary Lawyers