’Tank chasing’ lawyers who hounded British soldiers face war crimes rap
Minister’s called Leigh Day & Co law firm ‘ambulance chasers’ as they face unlimited fines and being struck off
A LAW firm has been charged over smears against British soldiers which sparked a £31million five-year war crimes inquiry.
Leigh Day — branded “tank chasers” for hounding troops — is accused of 19 serious breaches.
Together with two partners, Martyn Day and Sapna Malik, it is being prosecuted by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
Charges include paying an agent £75,000 to “tout” for work, concealing a key document which proved militiamen were posing as farmers to sue, and making “improper” allegations to seek compensation for clients.
A second law firm, Public Interest Lawyers, is still waiting to see if it will face prosecution.
Last night Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said: “Our Armed Forces show bravery and dedication in difficult circumstances. They shouldn’t be subject to unfounded legal claims.”