GLADSTONES - Case Management Hearing - OUTCOME - UPDATED

D_P_Dance

And as long as DPD keeps posting it, threads will continue to disappear.

Why, i am not commenting, just posting a link to a website wjich is in the public domain.  

ihatetrump

24 hours and still this thread survives! 

Still interested to know what happens if  559050 (Gladstones Solicitors) bites the dust, can 660141 (Gladstones Holdings) survive and continue to be the bane of our lives - I hope not, but the SRA & SDT work in mysterious ways (and don't always seem to publish their findings - WHY?)

ihatetrump

So here's an update for those who might be interested. Gladstone's day finally arrives tomorrow:

bargepole

This is only a Case Management Hearing, not the final hearing.

It will be for the Tribunal to give directions as to what documents must be filed, and by when.

ihatetrump

Thanks @bargepole - your input is always appreciated! 

At least the ball is rolling - let's hope it doesn't get bogged down - can't believe it's already taken 6 months since the SRA first had their hearing - it's true what they say that the wheels of justice turn slowly, but grind extremely fine.

ihatetrump

While the SDT has not published anything further on their website (yet), the SRA is now showing the result as follows;



Looks like Gladstones escaped with just a rap on the knuckles and a paltry fine. Mismanagement of Client monies usually results in strike-off so sadly Gladstones got away with it - probably because they were just inept and incompetent and didn't actually use the funds themselves.

Umkomaas

Just looked for the Judgment on the solicitors' tribunal website - not there yet. No doubt that will reveal more details, in due course. 

D_P_Dance

Strike one!

ihatetrump

Just looked for the Judgment on the solicitors' tribunal website - not there yet. No doubt that will reveal more details, in due course.

Certainly hope so - will be interesting to see what this means (in addition to their £15,000 fine)

the SDT considered and approved an Agreed Outcome

Umkomaas

Certainly hope so - will be interesting to see what this means (in addition to their £15,000 fine)

the SDT considered and approved an Agreed Outcome

Maybe £1,500, or £900 (-40%) if paid within 14 days! 🤫