SRA intervenes in the solicitor’s practice, citing the need to protect client interests
Jennifer Owusu-Barnieh has had her legal practice intervened into by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, which has taken action to protect the interests of clients and associated parties.
The intervention, dated 20 April 2026 and published on 21 April 2026, affects the practice operated through Danbar Solicitors Limited, based in Uxbridge.
According to the SRA, the decision was made under its statutory powers set out in the Solicitors Act 1974. The regulator stated that it was necessary to intervene in order to protect the interests of clients, former clients, and any beneficiaries of trusts connected to the solicitor.
The intervention is based on paragraph 1(1)(m) of Schedule 1, Part I of the Act, which allows the SRA to take control of a practice where it considers such action necessary to safeguard the public.
An intervention is one of the most serious regulatory steps available to the SRA. It typically involves taking possession of client files and documents, as well as control of monies held by the firm, in order to ensure that client interests are protected.
In this case, the SRA confirmed that no intervention agent has been appointed at the time of publication. Intervention agents are usually external firms or professionals instructed to manage the process of securing files and handling ongoing matters.
The regulator has not disclosed further details about the circumstances leading to the intervention. No findings of misconduct have been published alongside the decision.
The action effectively closes the practice and prevents the solicitor from continuing to operate in its current form. Clients of the firm may be contacted by the SRA or relevant authorities regarding the status of their matters.
The SRA’s intervention powers are designed to act swiftly in situations where there may be risks to clients, including concerns about the handling of client money, the management of legal matters, or broader regulatory compliance.
Such measures are taken in the public interest and are intended to maintain confidence in the legal profession. They do not, in themselves, determine liability or wrongdoing but are precautionary steps to prevent potential harm.
Further updates may follow as the regulator continues its involvement and assesses the next steps regarding the practice and any ongoing matters.