Krishnan Nair
Krishnan is Managing Editor of Law.com's international arm. A qualified solicitor, he has written for a number of information providers, including LexisNexis and an FT publication, joining ALM in May 2018. Email: [email protected]
October 10, 2019 | International Edition
Ryan Beckwith Resigns From Freshfields As SDT Nears DecisionThe SDT has found Beckwith breached certain SRA principles.
By Krishnan Nair
2 minute read
October 09, 2019 | International Edition
SDT Delays Final Beckwith DecisionThe Tribunal was expected to reach a final decision today - but the deliberation process has taken longer than anticipated.
By Krishnan Nair
1 minute read
October 08, 2019 | International Edition
Beckwith SDT Case Latest: Character Witnesses Called as Closing Submissions DeliveredThe outcome of the hearing is expected tomorrow.
By Krishnan Nair
5 minute read
October 07, 2019 | International Edition
'You're Lying, Mr Beckwith, Aren't You?' – Accused Maintains That Complainant Instigated Physical ContactThe Freshfields partner says the complainant made false allegations, in day six of the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal hearing.
By Krishnan Nair
5 minute read
October 04, 2019 | International Edition
'No Way Would I Do That' – Beckwith Breaks Down as He Denies Non-Consensual Sexual ActivityBeckwith protests his innocence and says he is "a good person" that "wouldn't take advantage of anyone", in day five of the hearing.
By Krishnan Nair
9 minute read
October 03, 2019 | International Edition
Complainant Contemplated Getting a 'Rape Kit', Tribunal Told, as Beckwith Hearing ContinuesThe complainant's flatmate gave evidence today, describing how the aftermath of the night in question had come to "dominate their lives".
By Krishnan Nair
4 minute read
October 02, 2019 | International Edition
'The Reality Is... You Both F***ed Up' – Beckwith's Counsel Grills Complainant On Day Three of HearingThe complainant's alcohol tolerance and social media posts are questioned by the counsel for the Freshfields partner accused of sexual misconduct.
By Krishnan Nair
6 minute read
October 01, 2019 | International Edition
Ryan Beckwith: Complainant Escalated Matter to Freshfields Senior Partner After Firm Failed to Remove Accused, Tribunal HearsThe SDT also heard about the extent of Beckwith's alleged drunken conduct in an account that reduced the complainant to tears.
By Krishnan Nair
6 minute read
September 30, 2019 | International Edition
In Full: Day One of the SRA Case Against Freshfields' Ryan BeckwithThe case considers when a lawyer's conduct in their private life has a bearing on their professional standing.
By Krishnan Nair
11 minute read
September 30, 2019 | Legal Week
Freshfields Partner Ryan Beckwith SDT Hearing Starts With Explosive AllegationsAllegations have referred to a 'drinking culture' at the firm as well as an apparent friendship between the firm's in-house counsel and the accused.
By Krishnan Nair
3 minute read
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