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.
In the event of an intervention the SRA 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).
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 solicitors.
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
The SRA has appointed an agent to deal with all live matters currently being dealt with by GPB Solicitors. 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.
