Navpreet Sahota’s practice at Glen Solicitors shut down after alleged dishonesty and rule violations
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has intervened in the practice of solicitor Navpreet Sahota, suspending his ability to operate at Glen Solicitors Limited due to serious concerns over dishonesty and multiple regulatory breaches.
The SRA’s intervention comes after it was revealed that Sahota, who was practising at Glen Solicitors in London, failed to comply with crucial professional conduct rules, including the SRA Accounts Rules (2019) and the SRA Code of Conduct for Solicitors. The SRA cited paragraph 1(1)(a)(i) of Schedule 1 to the Solicitors Act 1974, which allows for intervention when there is suspicion of dishonesty, as the primary reason for its decision.
The decision to intervene also highlighted Sahota’s failure to comply with the SRA Code of Conduct for Firms (2019), which governs the conduct and ethical standards expected of firms and their solicitors. These regulatory failures suggest serious issues with the solicitor’s practice, raising questions about the integrity and management of client funds and the firm’s overall adherence to legal standards.
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Claire Burrows of Shakespeare Martineau LLP has been appointed as the intervening agent to manage the process of the intervention. Her firm, SHMA SRA Interventions, is responsible for overseeing the closure of Sahota’s practice, ensuring that any client matters are appropriately managed, and that clients are notified of the changes.
While specific details of the alleged dishonesty have not been disclosed, the intervention follows an investigation into Sahota’s conduct at Glen Solicitors. This action underscores the SRA’s commitment to maintaining the integrity of the legal profession, particularly in cases where breaches of trust and professional misconduct may have occurred.
The closure of Sahota’s practice marks the latest in a series of high-profile regulatory actions against solicitors who have failed to meet the standards expected of them. The SRA continues to monitor and act on suspected cases of dishonesty, financial mismanagement, and other serious breaches, demonstrating the regulator’s commitment to protecting the public and upholding the reputation of the legal profession.