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9 October 2013
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has intervened into the practice of Mr Simon Andrew Clive Newbold, Ms Zakia Khalid and Mr Roy George at GPB Solicitors LLP based at GPB House, Arden Court, Arden Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6NT.
The current Practising Certificates of Mr Newbold, Ms Khalid and Mr George have been suspended as a result of the intervention decision, so they cannot practise as a solicitor.
The grounds of intervention for GPB Solicitors LLP and Mr Newbold, Ms Khalid and Mr George are:
An intervention means the SRA has closed a firm with immediate effect. We will stop the firm from operating, take possession of all documents and papers held by the firm (including clients' papers), and take possession of all money held by the firm (including clients' money). We are not responsible towards employees or trade creditors of firms that we have intervened in.
The SRA has appointed an agent to deal with all live matters currently being dealt with by GPB Solicitors. The agent will assess all on-going matters and deal with those of greatest need first. The SRA's archive team will take control of all other documents and archived files held by the firm.
Clients of GPB Solicitors who feel they have an urgent matter that needs attending to can contact the agent on 01274 703903 or by e-mailing gpb@gordonsllp.com. Clients who do not feel they have matters that need urgent attention do not need to contact either the agent or the SRA at this time.
At this stage of the SRA's work, no further details can be disclosed. It is only if disciplinary proceedings become necessary that any information is released into the public domain.
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Disciplinary proceedings could either be a sanction carried out by the SRA if agreed by one its independent adjudicators, and could be as severe as a reprimand or a £2,000. If it is decided that a stiffer punishment is required, the SRA will prosecute the matter at the independent Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT). The SDT can levy fines of more than £2,000 and is the only body that can order a solicitor be removed from the Roll.
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has intervened into the practice of Mr Simon Andrew Clive Newbold, Ms Zakia Khalid and Mr Roy George at GPB Solicitors LLP based at GPB House, Arden Court, Arden Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6NT.
The current Practising Certificates of Mr Newbold, Ms Khalid and Mr George have been suspended as a result of the intervention decision, so they cannot practise as a solicitor.
The grounds of intervention for GPB Solicitors LLP and Mr Newbold, Ms Khalid and Mr George are:
- Reason to suspect dishonesty on the part of an employee of GPB Solicitors in connection with the practice
- Failure to comply with the Solicitors’ Accounts Rules 1998 and the SRA Accounts Rules 2011
An intervention means the SRA has closed a firm with immediate effect. We will stop the firm from operating, take possession of all documents and papers held by the firm (including clients' papers), and take possession of all money held by the firm (including clients' money). We are not responsible towards employees or trade creditors of firms that we have intervened in.
The SRA has appointed an agent to deal with all live matters currently being dealt with by GPB Solicitors. The agent will assess all on-going matters and deal with those of greatest need first. The SRA's archive team will take control of all other documents and archived files held by the firm.
Clients of GPB Solicitors who feel they have an urgent matter that needs attending to can contact the agent on 01274 703903 or by e-mailing gpb@gordonsllp.com. Clients who do not feel they have matters that need urgent attention do not need to contact either the agent or the SRA at this time.
At this stage of the SRA's work, no further details can be disclosed. It is only if disciplinary proceedings become necessary that any information is released into the public domain.
More on GPB Solicitors intervention
Disciplinary proceedings could either be a sanction carried out by the SRA if agreed by one its independent adjudicators, and could be as severe as a reprimand or a £2,000. If it is decided that a stiffer punishment is required, the SRA will prosecute the matter at the independent Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT). The SDT can levy fines of more than £2,000 and is the only body that can order a solicitor be removed from the Roll.
Decision - Closure
Outcome: Intervention (Help for clients)
Outcome date: 9 October 2013
Published date: 9 October 2013
Firm details
Firm name: GPB Solicitors LLP
Trading as: GPB Solicitors LLP
Firm address: GPB House, Arden Court, Arden Street, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 6NT
SRA ID: 560888
Decision details
This outcome was reached by SRA decision.
Decision details
The Committee decided to intervene into the practice of GPB Solicitors LLP.
Reasons/basis
The Committee is satisfied in accordance with paragraph 32(1)(a) of Schedule 2 to the Administration of Justice Act 1985 (as amended) that GPB Solicitors LLP has failed to comply with rules applicable to it by virtue of section 9 of that Act.
The Committee is satisfied in accordance with paragraph 32(1)(d) of Schedule 2 to the Administration of Justice Act 1985 (as amended) that there is reason to suspect dishonesty on the part of a employee of a recognised body in connection with that body's business, namely Mr Daniel Clarke, an employee of the firm, in connection with the firm’s business.
The Committee is satisfied in accordance with paragraph 1 (2) (a) of Schedule 14 of the Legal Services Act 2007 that one or more of the terms of the licensed body’s license have not been complied with.
The Committee is satisfied in accordance with paragraph 1 (2) (d) of Schedule 14 of the Legal Services Act 2007 that there was reason to suspect dishonesty on the part of any manager or employee of the licensed body namely Mr Daniel Clarke, an employee of the licensed body, in connection with that body’s business.
Intervening agents
John Owen of Gordons LLP, Forward House, 8 Duke Street, Bradford, BD1 3QX has been appointed as the intervening agent. For enquiries please call 01274 709516 or email john.owen@gordonsllp.com.
Outcome: Intervention (Help for clients)
Outcome date: 9 October 2013
Published date: 9 October 2013
Firm details
Firm name: GPB Solicitors LLP
Trading as: GPB Solicitors LLP
Firm address: GPB House, Arden Court, Arden Street, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 6NT
SRA ID: 560888
Decision details
This outcome was reached by SRA decision.
Decision details
The Committee decided to intervene into the practice of GPB Solicitors LLP.
Reasons/basis
The Committee is satisfied in accordance with paragraph 32(1)(a) of Schedule 2 to the Administration of Justice Act 1985 (as amended) that GPB Solicitors LLP has failed to comply with rules applicable to it by virtue of section 9 of that Act.
The Committee is satisfied in accordance with paragraph 32(1)(d) of Schedule 2 to the Administration of Justice Act 1985 (as amended) that there is reason to suspect dishonesty on the part of a employee of a recognised body in connection with that body's business, namely Mr Daniel Clarke, an employee of the firm, in connection with the firm’s business.
The Committee is satisfied in accordance with paragraph 1 (2) (a) of Schedule 14 of the Legal Services Act 2007 that one or more of the terms of the licensed body’s license have not been complied with.
The Committee is satisfied in accordance with paragraph 1 (2) (d) of Schedule 14 of the Legal Services Act 2007 that there was reason to suspect dishonesty on the part of any manager or employee of the licensed body namely Mr Daniel Clarke, an employee of the licensed body, in connection with that body’s business.
Intervening agents
John Owen of Gordons LLP, Forward House, 8 Duke Street, Bradford, BD1 3QX has been appointed as the intervening agent. For enquiries please call 01274 709516 or email john.owen@gordonsllp.com.
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