Steve Roberts
Partner
Steve qualified as a solicitor in 2005 and joined Richard Nelson LLP in 2008 becoming a partner in 2014.
The work Steve undertakes on behalf of other lawyers includes advice in respect of all aspects of compliance, applications for admission, firm set up and closures, investigations, and representation during investigations and before regulatory tribunals. He has assisted many firms to obtain authorisation and has helped many junior lawyers be admitted to their chosen profession (even where difficult disclosures have to be made). He regularly assists lawyers to deal with investigations and appears before disciplinary tribunals on a regular basis. He has successfully challenged SRA applications for interventions on numerous occasions.
The work Steve undertakes on behalf of accountants includes advice and representation in relation to disciplinary investigations and before the various disciplinary panels. He regularly defends accountants in proceedings brought by ACCA, ICAEW and AAT.
He is a member of the Solicitors Assistance Scheme and the Cardiff and District Law Society Regulatory Issues Sub-Committee. He is a former past-president of the Cardiff and District Law Society. He regularly provides talks to other lawyers on regulatory matters and is assisting Practical Law Company draft content for their guidance for legal professionals.
In addition to his work representing professionals before their regulators, Steve is a specialist in dealing with prosecutions brought by Companies House against directors personally, having dealt with such matters for 15 years. He regularly makes successful representations to Companies House persuading them to withdraw proceedings and regularly represents directors before Cardiff Magistrates Court.
Steve is also an experienced transport lawyer. He regularly assists Road Haulage Companies in applications to, and proceedings before, the Office of The Traffic Commissioner.
Chambers and Partners 2026 recognised Steve as a “regulatory lawyer with considerable experience representing solicitors facing SRA investigations and proceedings before the SDT.” He was described as, “a talented lawyer with a sharp legal mind….Steve has an excellent and well-deserved reputation in both accountancy and SDT matters…Steve Roberts is very professional and knowledgeable, and knows his subject very well.“
Expert advice & representation in these areas
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Transport
Richard Nelson LLP has a specialist transport team with experience advising operators in both the passenger and goods sectors. We support with public inquiries, appearances before the Traffic Commissioner, and more general transport law.
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Companies House Prosecutions
Our specialist solicitors defend companies and directors, offering expert advice and appearing in court
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Public Inquiries
In the event that you’re called to appear in a public inquiry before the Traffic Commissioner, contact one of our transport solicitors to receive expert advice.
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SRA Solicitors
We have specialist solicitors experienced in working with other lawyers who are involved in SRA disciplinary proceedings including representation before the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal.
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ACCA Disciplinary & Investigations
Our solicitors can support you at every stage of the ACCA disciplinary process.
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Defence Lawyers for Accountants
We represent accountants before their regulators, defend claims of professional negligence and malpractice against accountants and conduct litigation. We also offer regulatory and criminal defence for accountants and their clients, including defending Companies House prosecutions.
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AAT Disciplinary & Investigations
Our professional disciplinary lawyers have experience of defending accountants before the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) in relation to allegations of misconduct against AAT members.
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CIMA Disciplinary & Investigations
Our solicitors are experienced in defending and advising accountants in CIMA disciplinary cases.
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ICAEW Disciplinary & Investigations
Richard Nelson LLP’s regulatory solicitors are experienced in defending and advising accountants in ICAEW disciplinary cases. Whatever stage of the investigation you’re currently in, contact us with the form on the right to get advice on how to proceed.
Memberships
- Chambers and Partners
- Solicitors Assistance Scheme (SAS)
- Lawyers Defence Group (LDG)
- Law Society
- Cardiff & District Law Society
- Association of Regulatory & Disciplinary Lawyers
- Legal 500
I enjoy being able to represent fellow professionals and helping them through some of the darkest periods of their career. I strive to deal with their cases knowledgably and helpfully but also in a sympathetic and friendly manner with a view to achieving the best possible outcome.
Steve has exceptional client-handling skills and is very pragmatic in his approach
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