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Rapist fails to overturn conviction despite disgraced lawyer’s secret misconduct

Court rejects rapist’s claim of coercion by disgraced solicitor, upholds original guilty plea.

Disgraced barrister banned for sex harassment, loses appeal after years of predator claims

Kearney’s history of sexual misconduct sealed his fate as the High Court backs disbarment decision.

SDT fines Mark Shepherd £14k over flawed client‑account authorisations

Partner Mark Shepherd fined £14,168 after admitting serious client account failures at DWF.

Solicitor Ashley Hurst fined £50k for ‘without prejudice’ threat to silence Zahawi critic

Ashley Hurst fined £50k for misusing legal privilege to stop Dan Neidle from exposing Zahawi claims

Disgraced solicitor Harry Cottam failed to hide behind mental health claims

Cottam’s final bid to clear his name over misuse of client money ends in a crushing courtroom defeat.

Top UK lawyers: Starmer’s Palestine move could breach international law

Starmer’s Palestine recognition pledge faces legal firestorm from lords and top KCSs.

£1.9bn ruling leaked online before judge speaks: Ukraine bank scandal erupts in court

High Court rocked by leaked ruling in $1.9bn Ukraine bank fraud case against former owners.

I’d love to see you twerk”: Leading QC’s predatory texts exposed in MeToo bombshell

Disbarred QC Jo Sidhu accused of abusing power over aspiring women in explosive MeToo reckoning

Top abuse law firm slammed for $260k negligence over ‘worthless’ claim advice

Judge blasts lawyer’s “furphys” after firm’s wrong advice costs abuse survivor a massive payout.

Greenwich law student jailed after cannabis-stuffed suitcase bust at UK border

Student sobs in court as her legal career collapses under the weight of £150k cannabis smuggling plot