Partner Michael Stacey has been featured in The Times in an article examining the potential impact of a recent High Court ruling on regulatory investigations arising from the Post Office Horizon scandal.
The article explores the implications of the recent Carter-Ruck High Court decision, which found that the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) cannot compel law firms to disclose documents protected by legal professional privilege without the client's consent.
The ruling has raised concerns among those involved in the ongoing scrutiny of the Horizon scandal, with some questioning whether it could hinder disciplinary investigations into lawyers connected to the wrongful prosecution of sub-postmasters.
The current legislative framework is a fudge. The Legal Services Act 2007 was overlaid on a patchwork of earlier legislation rather than creating a comprehensive scheme covering all branches of the profession.
The full article is available to view via The Times, by subscription only.
About Michael
Michael Stacey is a partner in the regulation and public law team, advising regulators, businesses, charities and private individuals on complex investigations, disciplinary proceedings, judicial reviews and professional liability disputes. He is particularly recognised for his expertise in legal services regulation, acting for both regulators and those subject to regulatory scrutiny.
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