Terence Lock
Employee
7268125

Decision - Employee-related decision

Outcome: Approval of employment (section 43)

Outcome date: 22 July 2026

Published date: 9 September 2026

Firm details

Firm or organisation at time of matters giving rise to outcome

Name: Lound Mulrenan Jefferies Solicitors

Address(es): Unit 14, Eurolink Business Centre, 49 Effra Road, London, SW2 1BZ

Firm ID: 267193

Firm or organisation at date of publication

Name: Reeds Solicitors LLP

Address(es): 18 Kings Meadow, Ferry Hinksey Road, Oxford, OX2 0DP

Firm ID: 637962

Outcome details

This outcome was reached by SRA decision.

Decision details

On 22 July 2026 Reeds Solicitors LLP (the firm) has been granted permission under section 43 of the solicitors Act 1974 to employ Terence Lock as a consultant paralegal subject to the following conditions:

1. Mr Lock's work will be at all times supervised by Nicola Maynard (SRA number 594304) and in her absence by Dary Makoona (SRA number 615141).
2. Mr Lock's duties and supervision arrangements are as described in the following documents:
   • Approval of employment application dated 24 March 2026.
   • Email from Ms Maynard dated 19 May 2026.
3. Any proposed variation to the job description, duties or arrangements as to Mr Lock's employment and supervision are notified to the SRA in advance of the changes making place and the variation must not take place until the SRA grants permission.
4. Mr Lock will not have any responsibility for or be involved in the training or supervision of any other employee at firm.
5. Mr Lock will not have responsibility for receiving or holding client money, will not be a signatory to the client or/and client account.
6. Mr Lock will attend regular face to face meetings with Ms Maynard and/or Mr Makoona as well as virtual meetings in-between.
7. Mr Lock's work areas will include prison and criminal law cases. Mr Lock will have meetings with clients both in person and remotely as well as take instructions.
8. Mr Lock will draft relevant paperwork under the supervision of Ms Maynard and Mr Makoona.
9. Mr Lock will not start any new matter without Ms Maynard's or Mr Makoona's prior approval.
10. Mr Lock will coordinate his time away from the office with that of Ms Maynard and/or Mr Makoona.
11. If Ms Maynard and Mr Makoona are absent from work for more than 24 hours, Mr Lock will cease working and will only return to work upon Ms Maynards or Mr Makoona's return.
12. This approval will lapse if Mr Lock's employment at firm is terminated or if Mr Lock leaves. Any intended return to employment at the firm would require a new application.
13. This approval and the conditions attached to it are subject to review at the absolute discretion of the SRA.

Reasons/basis

Terence Lock was made subject to an order under section 43 of the Solicitors Act 1974 on 26 March 2025. In accordance with section 43 of the Solicitors Act 1974, any solicitor wishing to employ or remunerate him in connection with their practise as a solicitor must obtain our approval. The SRA is satisfied that the above employment will not put public confidence in the administration of justice and the provision of legal services or the interests of clients at risk.

Decision - Employee-related decision

Outcome: Control of non-qualified staff (Section 43 / Section 99 order)

Outcome date: 28 March 2025

Published date: 4 April 2025

Firm details

Firm or organisation at time of matters giving rise to outcome

Name: Lound Mulrenan Jefferies Solicitors

Address(es): Unit 14 Eurolink Business Centre 49 Effra Road London SW2 1BZ

Firm ID: 267193

Outcome details

This outcome was reached by SRA decision.

Decision details

What our Section 43 order means 

1. no solicitor shall employ or remunerate him in connection with his practice as a solicitor; 
2. no employee of a solicitor shall employ or remunerate him in connection with the solicitor's practice; 
3. no recognised body shall employ or remunerate him; 
4. no manager or employee of a recognised body shall employ or remunerate him in connection with the business of that body; 
5. no recognised body or manager or employee of such a body shall permit him to be a manager of the body; and 
6. no recognised body or manager or employee of such a body shall permit him to have an interest in the body except in accordance with the SRA's prior written permission