Murdochs Solicitors

We are nationally recognised specialists in the field of Solicitors’ Professional Discipline & Regulation with many years’ experience advising and representing firms and individuals.

We are amulti-award-winningteam, consistently top-ranked in Chambers & Partners and Legal 500 in our specialist field.Our teamare all individually recognised as experts in SRA related matters. Our years of experience at the forefront of professional discipline have equipped us with an acute understanding of the SRA’s expectations, and how to best advise and represent your interests.

The core services we provide are the representation of firms and individuals facingSolicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) investigations, andSolicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) proceedings, avoiding and challenging SRA intervention,advice on regulatory complianceincludingself-reports to the SRA, appeals to the SDT and the Administrative Court,Successor Practice advice, insurance coverage advice and representation ininsurance coverage investigations.

Our three-strong 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. He acts for firms and individuals in SRA investigations.
• Robert Forman, qualified 1997 - Robert is co-author of The Law Society publication, The Solicitor’s Handbook, 2019, 2022 and 2024 editions, and sits on The Law Society's Regulatory Processes Committee. Robert handles SRA investigation accounts for firms and individuals. He is an experienced advocate at the SDT.
• Nick Trevette, qualified 2004, acts for firms and individuals in SRA investigations also specialises in Voluntary Practice Closures.

We were established in the City of London in 1984, before relocating to, what is now an administrative hub, in London E11. Our nationwide practice sees us meet solicitors in all parts of England and Wales.