David Dowell
Burcher
Solicitor
94975
Decision - Closure
Outcome: Intervention
Outcome date: 5 September 2025
Published date: 10 September 2025
Firm details
Firm or organisation at date of publication
Name: David Burcher & Co
Address(es): Hartnolls, Eastington Road, Morchard Bishop, Crediton, EX17 6RJ
Firm ID: 44439
Outcome details
This outcome was reached by SRA decision.
Decision details
To intervene into the former practice of David Burcher at David Burcher & Co.
Reasons/basis
- The Adjudicator was satisfied that grounds for intervention existed under paragraph 1(1)(c) of Schedule 1 to the Solicitors Act 1974 (as amended) namely that Mr Burcher had failed to comply with rules made by virtue of Section 32 of the Act.
- The Adjudicator was satisfied that grounds for intervention existed under paragraph 1(1)(m) of Schedule 1 to the Solicitors Act 1974 (as amended) namely that it was necessary to intervene to protect the interests of the former clients of Mr Burcher.
Other information
No Agent appointed. Firm closed on 30 September 2019.