The appellant had been convicted by the Bar Disciplinary Tribunal of professional misconduct in having supplied legal services as a barrister, and having held himself out as willing and able to provide legal services as a barrister in independent practice. He had not completed his 12 months pupillage. In fact, on appeal it appeared that he had not practised, and had not supplied legal services. Although he may have held himself out as qualified to the chambers, that was not the charge. The second charge was presented on the basis that he had so held himself out when applying to the Law Society for admission as a solicitor. Again, it appeared that in fact he had not got as far as making an application. Accordingly the findings were set aside.
Citations:
[1997] EWCA Civ 1932
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Legal Professions
Updated: 29 May 2022; Ref: scu.142328