Robert has a wealth of experience acting for firms and individuals in all aspects of Solicitors’ Professional Discipline & Regulation. Robert’s primary work consists of providing defence representation in SRA investigations and SDT proceedings, early engagement with the SRA (self-reports) and advising firms, compliance officers and individuals on compliance, and regulatory issues arising in partnership and other disputes, and on non-contentious matters including firm and individual authorisation and issues arising on mergers and acquisitions.

Robert also has experience acting for Barristers in proceedings brought by the Bar Standards Board, Legal Executives in CILEx Regulation investigations, Licensed Conveyancers before the CLC Adjudication Panel, ICAEW regulation (Chartered Accountants), Taxation professionals (CIOT/ATT), appearing before the Taxation Disciplinary Board Tribunal, and before the Conduct Committee of the House of Lords.

Robert co-authored The Solicitor’s Handbook (Law Society Publishing editions 2019, 2022 and 2024) and has written Practice Notes, Consultations Responses and articles for the likes of The Law Society, Practical Law, Lexis, The Law Society Gazette and other legal journals. He has delivered a number of seminars and webinars on Solicitors Regulation, Professional Discipline & Professional Indemnity Insurance for, among others, The Law Society and MBL Seminars.

Robert qualified as a solicitor in 1997.

Appointments, Associations and Memberships

Robert sits or has sat on various committees and been involved in various associations including The Law Society’s Regulatory Processes Committee, the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal’s Users Group, the Solicitors Assistance Scheme, the SRA Compensation Arrangements Review, and the Association of Regulatory & Disciplinary Lawyers.

Client Testimonials

Chambers UK 2027 – UK Wide – Professional Discipline

Robert Forman possesses a strong reputation within the legal services regulatory sector due to his excellent track record of defending legal professionals in SDT proceedings. He is also adept at helping firms avoid SRA intervention following solicitor misconduct. “Robert is very capable of handling complex and sophisticated matters. He is able to get to grips with difficult issues quickly, identify the key points and provide clear and strategically sound advice.” “Robert combines deep regulatory expertise with strong commercial judgement, providing pragmatic advice on complex and sensitive matters. He is highly responsive, strategic and solution focused.” “Robert provides a very high level of client service. He is responsive, approachable and practical, and he makes himself available whenever possible. He deals with matters promptly and efficiently, while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Overall, the service is consistently reliable and gives real confidence that matters are being handled properly.” “Robert is super experienced and very tactical, with advice that is absolutely spot on. He is so knowledgeable about the professional disciplinary rules.”

Legal 500 UK 2027 – London Firms – Professional Discipline

Under the leadership of Robert Forman, Fox & Partners has developed an established practice in solicitor-related professional discipline matters. “Robert Forman is … a leader in his field.” “Robert Forman is a tenacious fighter for his clients. He is very experienced and prepared to go the extra mile. He is good with details and adept at identifying the gaps in the evidence for the prosecution.”

Previous commentary included: “Robert Forman is a leader in his field. He wrote the textbook on solicitors’ regulation, and he knows what he is doing.” “Incredibly knowledgeable and experienced in proceedings before the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal.”

Examples of some of Robert’s recent cases:

  • SRA : SRA v B [2026] Representing a senior equity partner on allegations of dishonesty. Investigation closed without disciplinary sanction. 
  • SRA : SRA v A [2026] Acting for senior solicitor in multi-party SRA investigation regarding a conflict of interest. Regulatory Settlement Agreement reached with SRA.
  • SRA : [2026] Advising a founding equity partner of well-known media firm on regulatory issues following personal allegations.
  • SRA : [2026] : Advising Team leaving a US law firm on regulatory issues arising in litigation for a subsidiary of a multinational conglomerate.
  • SRA : [2026] Advising a large law firm on cross-allegations of bullying spanning an entire department.
  • SRA : [2026] : Written advice issued to leading class action firm on regulatory issues arising in very high value class litigation.
  • SRA : [2026] Advising on the sale of a top 100 law firm. Advice on the SRA Warning Notice on Mergers, acquisitions and sales of law firms.
  • SDT : SRA v C [2026] Representing Director and Shareholder in proceedings before the SDT.
  • SRA : Representing multi-office law firm on its application to the SRA for licensed body status.
  • SRA : SRA v D [2026] Representing the interests of a law firm in the SRA investigation of a former consultant.
  • SRA : [2026] Advising a large law firm following complaints of systemic racism by an equity partner.
  • SRA : [2026] Advising large insurance law firm on significant regulatory issues discovered.
  • SRA : SRA v K [2026] Advising senior solicitor following judicial criticism on the citation of cases being AI hallucinations