Woodford Wise lawyer faces intervention after accounts rules breach
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has intervened in the practice of Ali Hassan Newaz, citing suspected dishonesty and breaches of the SRA Accounts Rules.
The decision, dated and published on 25 February 2026, relates to Mr Newaz’s practice at Woodford Wise, based at Salisbury House, 29 Finsbury Circus, London EC2M 5QQ (Firm ID: 590770).
According to the regulator, there is reason to suspect dishonesty on Mr. Newaz’s part in connection with his practice at the firm. The SRA relied on paragraph 1(1)(a)(i) of Schedule 1 Part I to the Solicitors Act 1974, which permits intervention where dishonesty is suspected.
The SRA further stated that Mr Newaz failed to comply with the SRA Accounts Rules 2019, rules made under section 32 of the Solicitors Act 1974. The intervention was also grounded on paragraph 1(1)(c) of Schedule 1 Part I to the 1974 Act, which applies where a solicitor has failed to comply with the Accounts Rules.
The outcome was reached by SRA decision.
An intervention is one of the regulator’s most serious enforcement powers. It enables the SRA to take control of files and monies held by a solicitor or firm in order to protect the interests of clients and the public.
Claire Burrows of Shakespeare Martineau, SHMA SRA Interventions, PO Box 18228, Birmingham, B2 2HX, has been appointed as the intervening agent.
No further details about the underlying circumstances were published as part of the regulatory notice.
The intervention takes effect from 25 February 2026.