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Professional Discipline
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About
Provided by Murdochs Solicitors
Our core work involves acting for firms and individual solicitors in SRA Investigations, preparing self-reports and defending proceedings before the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal.
Trusted by firms, large and small, we’ve been serving the legal profession across the UK for in excess of 30 years. Our team is renowned for delivering high quality and cost-effective legal services. As one of the only firms in the country to specialise in Solicitors’ Professional Discipline & Regulation, we believe that we understand the field like no other - giving you the edge when seeking the best possible outcome.
We have been consistently ranked as a leader in the field of Professional Discipline by Chambers & Legal 500 for many years. Our three-strong team, Andrew Blatt, Robert Forman and Nick Trevette are all well-known on the circuit as leading advisers.
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Strengths
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Solicitors' regulation is Murdochs' specialist field and they enjoy sensible relationships with the SRA, SRA representatives and the SDT.
Professional Discipline respondentUKThe team's analytical skills are very good and they deal with issues in plain English.
Professional Discipline respondentUKThe team are proactive and attentive and have a full depth of knowledge.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 2 
Band 2 Andrew Blatt
Andrew Blatt focuses his practice on professional discipline matters in the legal sector. He frequently defends solicitors facing SRA investigations and SDT proceedings. Andrew's knowledge and expertise is superb.
Professional Discipline respondentUKAndrew Blatt is very knowledgeable, experienced and competent.
Professional Discipline respondentUKAndrew has a great depth of knowledge of the law. He's forensic, very clever and a joy to work with.
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Band 3 
Band 3 Robert Forman
Robert Forman possesses a strong reputation within the legal services regulatory sector due to his excellent track record of defending legal professionals in SDT proceedings. He is also adept at helping firms avoid SRA intervention following solicitor misconduct.
Whether you are facing a high-stakes legal matter or simply need trusted advice, Robert is someone you would want in your corner.
Professional Discipline respondentUKRobert is good on detail, conscientious and vastly experienced.
Professional Discipline respondentUKHe gets good results and knows the culture and the spirit of the SRA as well as the rules.
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Band 4 
Band 4 Nicholas Trevette
Nicholas Trevette is well regarded for his expertise in SRA investigations and SDT defence. He regularly acts on behalf of law firms and legal professionals. Nick is extremely enthusiastic with clients and goes the extra mile. He is also a ferocious investigator who finds things that others don't think to look for.
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Ranked Individuals at Murdochs Solicitors (3)
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Andrew Blatt
Head of Professional Discipline
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Professional Discipline
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Professional Discipline
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Members
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Robert Forman
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