Band 3
Provided by Robert Forman
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
Robert has a wealth of experience acting for firms and individuals in all aspects of Solicitors’ Professional Discipline & Regulation. Robert's primary work consists of providing defence representation in SRA investigations and SDT proceedings, early engagement with the SRA (self reports) and advising firms on compliance. Robert joined Murdochs' team in 1995.
Robert represents firms, individual solicitors and other legal professionals in regulatory investigations and disciplinary proceedings. Robert also provides regulatory compliance advice to firms and individuals, including COLPs and COFAs. Robert also has experience acting for barristers in proceedings brought by the Bar Standards Board, legal executives in CILEx Regulation investigations, licensed conveyancers before the CLC Adjudication Panel, and taxation professionals (CIOT/ATT) appearing before the Taxation Disciplinary Board tribunal. Robert also has experience before the Conduct Committee of the House of Lords.
Robert is co-author of The Solicitor's Handbook (Law Society Publishing), editions 2019, 2022 and 2024.
Robert has delivered a number of seminars and webinars on Solicitors Regulation, Professional Discipline & Professional Indemnity Insurance for, among others, The Law Society and MBL Seminars, and has written for Practical Law, Lexis, The Law Society Gazette and other legal journals.
Robert sits on The Law Society's Regulatory Processes Committee, has sat on the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal's Users Group and was appointed as external advisor to the SRA Compensation Arrangements Review 2012-2014 to give insight from a Defence Practitioner’s perspective. He is a member of the Lawyers Defence Group, the Solicitors Assistance Scheme and the Association of Regulatory & Disciplinary Lawyers.
The Solicitors Handbook, editions 2019, 2022, 2024
Provided by Chambers
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.
Provided by Chambers
Whether you are facing a high-stakes legal matter or simply need trusted advice, Robert is someone you would want in your corner.
Robert is good on detail, conscientious and vastly experienced.
He gets good results and knows the culture and the spirit of the SRA as well as the rules.
Whether you are facing a high-stakes legal matter or simply need trusted advice, Robert is someone you would want in your corner.
Robert is good on detail, conscientious and vastly experienced.
He gets good results and knows the culture and the spirit of the SRA as well as the rules.