
About David Barton
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.
If you face an SRA investigation call or text me on 07876 711708 or send me a message 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 SRA investigations work and can offer exceptional experience and expertise in SRA cases.
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.
My Approach
SRA investigation is a specialist area and few solicitors are qualified to offer help in the way I can.
- I offer straightforward, realistic and expert legal advice and representation.
- I will work with you and guide you through all stages of the regulatory process and can help you deal with letters from the SRA or formal recorded interviews.
- I will assess all options open to you and help you achieve the best possible result.
- My service is entirely bespoke. I can offer advice and support to those wishing to conduct their own advocacy or I can conduct it all for you.
- I can help at strategic stages by preparing important documents such as witness statements and written representations. Getting these right is critical.
- I will tell you the best options open to you and help you achieve the best result based on the realities of your position.
- The value in engaging expert support at a challenging time is frequently underestimated. I have been in private practice for over 30 years and understand its pressures. I can take on some of those pressures while you get on with your practice.
- I work throughout England and Wales.
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