ANDREW PAVLOVIC
PartnerAndrew Pavlovic is a Partner specialising in SRA professional discipline and regulatory investigations.
Recognised by Legal 500 UK 2023 as a “Next Generation Partner” in the field of professional discipline, Andrew has substantial regulatory experience, having acted for the Solicitors Regulation Authority (“SRA”) at his previous firm for several years in complex disciplinary proceedings before the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal and subsequent appeals to the High Court.
Andrew was also recognised by Legal 500 UK 2021 & 2022 as a “Rising Star”.
In addition to representing the SRA in disciplinary proceedings, Andrew has experience of acting for the SRA in obtaining injunctions, including in the high-profile case of The Law Society (Solicitors Regulation Authority) v Dixit Shah (AKA Sanjay Shah) [2014] EWHC 4382 (Ch), which has been described as “unprecedented” and “ground-breaking” by the legal press.
Andrew’s exposure to the methods of the SRA and their approach to cases puts him in a strong position when advising both firms and lawyers who are subject to such investigations. He advises both individuals and firms subject to regulatory investigations on their duty to comply with investigations, the obligation to self-report, and negotiating settlement agreements with regulators.
Andrew also has strong expertise in commercial litigation. He has acted for a wide range of clients, including law firms and partners, high-net-worth individuals, companies, charities and regulators. He has considerable experience in civil fraud cases involving injunctive relief and is a member of the Commercial Fraud Lawyers Association. He also advises on defamation and reputation management issues, contractual and financial disputes, and professional negligence claims.
Andrew edited the “Lawyers Liability” chapter of The Law of Legal Services and Practice (2nd edition).
Andrew was admitted as a solicitor in England and Wales in September 2010.