Law firms in Leighton Buzzard, Milton Keynes and Watford have been forced to close following an investigation into their parent company.
The Solicitors Regulation Authority say there is reason to suspect dishonesty by Nural Miah, the former manager of Kingly Solicitors.
It has led to the closure 16 businesses owned by Kingly across the country.
These include: Hancock Quines in Station Road, Watford
Austin Ray, Queensway, Bletchley, Milton Keynes
Ray Nixon Brown, Church Square, Leighton Buzzard
Giffen Couch & Archer, Bridge House, Bridge Street, Leighton Buzzard.
Customers’ files have been sent to solicitors acting on behalf of the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
Intervening Agents
For Kingly Solicitors Limited and for Kingly Solicitors Limited using the trading names Richard Herne & Co, Hancock Quins, Austin Ray, Ray Nixon Brown, Beesons and Hughmans, the intervention agent is:
- James Dunn, Devonshires Solicitors LLP, 30 Finsbury Circus, London, EC2M 7DT.
Email: Intervention-team@devonshires.co.uk
Tel: 0207 065 1830.
For Kingly Solicitors Limited using the trading name Coles Solicitors and for GC&A Limited (Giffen Couch & Archer) the intervention agent is:
- John Owen, Gordons LLP, 1 New Augustus Street, Bradford, BD1 5LL.
Email: kingly@gordonsllp.com
Tel: 0113 227 0360.
