Nigel West
Nigel West is a partner at Weightmans specialising in SRA investigations and SDT proceedings and co-author of SRA investigations, published by the Law Society
FeatureEthical matters
With regulatory penalties becoming more frequent, Nigel West considers two high-profile disciplinary cases involving property practitioners
FeatureUsing section 43 orders in cases of sexual misconduct
The SRA has recently obtained section 43 orders against partners in international firms who are legally qualified in other jurisdictions. Nigel West looks at the detail
FeatureCost of competition
Nigel West considers the recent case of Competition and Markets Authority v Flynn Pharma & Others and the impact it may have on costs in disciplinary matters
FeatureCase update
Nigel West considers a recent case where electronic signatures came under the spotlight
FeatureCase update
Nigel West considers the result of an intervention by the regulator into a solicitors practice.
FeatureCases update
Nigel West looks at two recent cases in the High Court challenging the SRA’s statutory right to serve production notices
FeatureCase reports
Nigel West looks at the SRA guidance note warning solicitors that drink driving can lead to disciplinary proceedings, particularly if it is not an isolated incident
FeatureLack of integrity
Nigel West rounds up decisions on integrity, appeals and conflicts of interest.