I am David Barton, a Solicitor Advocate specialising in professional regulation for solicitors, legal executives and their firms.

If you face an investigation by the Solicitors Regulation Authority or proceedings before the  Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal, I can help you.

Call or text me on 07876 711708 or use my contact form and I will be happy to speak with you informally and confidentially to see how I can help. You will find me knowledgeable and supportive. I can invariably see a way of dealing with a problem.

As a former senior SRA prosecutor, I understand how the SRA works and can offer exceptional experience and expertise.

I provide expert advice and robust, tenacious representation. I will deal with difficult issues with care and sensitivity. 

I offer advice in connection with: 

• Letters and other communications from the SRA;
• Complaints from the SRA, the Legal Ombudsman, clients and third parties;
• How to report misconduct to the SRA;
• How to deal with interviews and forensic investigations;
• How to deal with the SRA's internal sanctions process;
• Proceedings before the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal;
• Appeals to the High Court.

I am a member of the Solicitors Assistance Scheme, the Association of Regulatory and Disciplinary Lawyers, and the Solicitors Association of Higher Court Advocates.