UKs richest lawyer faces Law Society ban
am 22.08.2006 von http://www.jurabilis.de
The senior partner of Warrington firm Avalon Solicitors has emerged as the UKs highest-earning solicitor, taking home a profit in the region of £13m last year. But he is now at risk of being struck off due to his role in the controversial miners compensation scheme.
Andrew Nulty and his firm Avalon are being hauled before a Law Society disciplinary tribunal for alleged breach of solicitors accounting rules, practice rules and principles of practice. Avalon also allegedly took fees from miners compensation awards despite being paid around £1,500 by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) for each case handled.
Avalon brought in £21.2m …
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The senior partner of Warrington firm Avalon Solicitors has emerged as the UKs highest-earning solicitor, taking home a profit in the region of £13m last year. But he is now at risk of being struck off due to his role in the controversial miner…
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