The solicitor had accepted funds on an agreed basis as to the way in which they could be paid out. Having paid out the money in breach of the agreement, the tribunal was entitled to find the solicitor dishonest. The tribunal had found that a solicitor would not have given an assurance that money would be paid into client account but then given different account details. However the court granted an adjournment to allow the solicitor to to recover from his mental illness.
Judges:
Latham LJ, Curtis J
Citations:
[2004] EWHC 2669 (Admin), Times 31-Jan-2005
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Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Legal Professions
Updated: 27 June 2022; Ref: scu.219717
