SRA disqualifies Craig Travers from legal roles after criminal convictions for child sexual offenses
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has disqualified Craig Travers from holding key roles in law firms regulated by the SRA following his criminal convictions. Mr. Travers, a former Senior Manager Talent Acquisition at CD&R Galaxy UK Opco Limited, was convicted for serious sexual offenses and sentenced to 32 months in prison.
Mr. Travers was employed by CD&R Galaxy UK Opco Limited between July 2023 and February 2025, during which time he was involved in managing legal and operational teams. He was not a solicitor but worked as a non-authorised individual within the firm. Following his criminal convictions, the SRA ruled that it would be inappropriate for him to hold any roles such as Head of Legal Practice, Head of Finance and Administration, or a manager or employee in any law firm.
Embed from Getty ImagesThe criminal offenses for which Mr. Travers was convicted included arranging and facilitating the commission of sexual activity with a child, as well as attempting to meet a minor under 16 years of age following grooming. These offenses resulted in a 32-month prison sentence for the first count and a 10-month sentence for the second count. In addition, Mr. Travers was subjected to an indefinite sexual harm prevention order.
The SRA determined that Mr. Travers’ conduct breached two of the key principles under the SRA Principles 2019. Principle 2, which mandates that legal professionals must uphold public trust and confidence in the legal profession, and Principle 5, which requires individuals to act with integrity, were both violated by his actions.
As a result of his conviction, the SRA concluded that Mr. Travers’ continued involvement in any role related to legal services would be undesirable and damaging to the reputation of the profession. The SRA disqualified him from holding positions of responsibility in law firms regulated by the SRA, which includes key positions such as Head of Legal Practice and Head of Finance and Administration.
The SRA also directed Mr. Travers to pay £600 in costs related to the investigation.
This case highlights the importance of maintaining integrity and public trust within the legal profession. The SRA’s decision to disqualify Mr. Travers ensures that individuals with criminal convictions for serious offenses are prevented from holding positions within the legal sector that require a high degree of trust and responsibility.