Susanna Heley

Susanna is a co-author of the Law Society's books - 'The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal - law and practice' second edition published in 2022, 'The Solicitor's Handbook' – most recently published in 2024 and SRA Investigations, published in 2024. She also writes a quarterly review for Practical Law covering the published decisions of the SRA and SDT.

Susanna specialises in regulatory law and professional disciplinary work for legal professionals. She is an experienced litigator, acting for solicitors, partners and employees of legal practices in all professional disciplinary matters including SRA investigations, applications and appeals relating to Practising Certificate conditions, disciplinary proceedings before SRA adjudicators, LeO complaints, referrals to the SDT, statutory appeals to the High Court, (challenging intervention decisions, appeals against sanctions and judicial review proceedings).

Susanna advises on compliance and reporting obligations and has assisted COLPs and COFAs in relation to compliance investigations and applications for approval as role holders. Susanna frequently advises on cases involving issues such as alleged sexual misconduct, bullying, harassment, dishonesty, improper conduct of litigation and AML requirements.

Susanna's litigation experience includes contractual disputes, challenging the refusal of professional indemnity cover, partnership issues, insolvency and general commercial disputes.