"The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) says it expects to shut down 56% more law firms this year [2008] than it did last.  The number of ‘interventions’ could reach 75 by the end of the year, compared with 48 in 2007.

Intervention involves the SRA sending an agent to close a practice on grounds ranging from dishonesty to death.  Of the 58 interventions made by the end of October, the most common grounds were dishonesty, followed by substantial/frequent rule breaches." 

	"I am taking this opportunity to express my heartfelt appreciation for the excellent legal service you have provided. From the outset I felt really confident by your ability, legal know-how, client care and pragmatic advice. It only took one telephone call for me to dis-instruct my previous solicitor and to instruct you. We went through some desperate throes together but I always felt I had made the right choice. I am particularly amazed at how meticulous you are when it comes to perusing through documentation. We both know that SRA's case was essentially one of circumstantial and document-based and the manner in which you rendered their chief evidence, namely the register, questionable was pleasing. Reading through your instructions to counsel showed me your level of preparation for this case especially the fact that SRA's most, if not all, arguments were well anticipated by you. I am glad to have had the pleasure of working with a lawyer of your calibre and have no hesitation in referring you to others in the future."