Richard
Longton
Solicitor
169125
Decision - Prosecution
Outcome: Referral to Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal
Outcome date: 15 December 2021
Published date: 7 July 2022
Firm details
Firm or organisation at time of matters giving rise to outcome
Name: Metis Law Limited
Address(es): 84 Albion Street, Leeds LS1 6AD
Firm ID: 646011
Firm or organisation at date of publication
Name: Harold Stock & Co Limited
Address(es): 55-57 Stamford Street, Mossley, Tameside OL5 0LN
Firm ID: 535629
Outcome details
This outcome was reached by SRA decision.
Reasons/basis
Outcome of SDT Hearing
This notification relates to a Decision to prosecute before the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal. This is an independent Tribunal which reaches its own decision after considering all the evidence, including any evidence put forward by the Respondent. The Tribunal had certified that there was a case to answer.
The matter was heard on 31st August – 2nd September 2022, 11th – 13th Jan 2023 and 3rd March 2023.
Mr. Longton was fined £45,000.
The SDT judgment will be available at www.solicitorstribunal.org.uk
Other information
Also currently at The Miah Solicitors Limited (612587), First Floor, 325/327 Toundhay Road, Leeds LS8 4HT