Slater and Gordon received a second SRA fine of £81,588 for multiple historical breaches, including 18 inadequately supervised cases, 20 cases discontinued without client instructions, and 21 cases struck out for non-compliance. Additionally, 660 matters lacked ATE insurance despite clients being told cover was in place. Individual solicitors were also sanctioned — Gareth Evans was struck off for dishonestly settling a claim, and Saqiba Jamali was struck off for concealing struck-out claims.

Sources

• Law Gazette: Slater and Gordon fined £82,000 for multiple historical breaches