The appellant challenged being struck of the solicitors roll.
Held: ‘The most serious finding of the Tribunal was, of course, that [Mr Simms] was dishonest. We agree with the Tribunal that the pattern of behaviour by [Mr Simms] establishes that he was not merely foolish and credulous. He was prepared on occasion dishonestly to mislead in relation to the purpose of various transactions . . Accordingly we agree that his activities were, unfortunately, properly described as dishonest. That being the case, the order that [Mr Simms] be struck off the Roll is inevitable . .’
Judges:
Latham LJ, Curtis J
Citations:
[2005] EWHC 408 (Admin)
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See Also – Simms v Law Society Admn 17-May-2005
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See Also – Simms and others v The Law Society CA 12-Jul-2005
The appellant challenged intervention proceedings brought against his solicitors practice by the respondent. Following disciplinary proceedings, the Society had obtained summary judgment rejecting the application, and awarding costs. The solicitor . .
Cited – Conlon and Another v Simms ChD 9-Mar-2006
Partners in a solicitors practice fell out after one was struck off by the Law Society. The remaining partners claimed damages alleging that they had been drawn into the partnership after misrepresentations by the defendant about it, and sought to . .
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Updated: 29 June 2022; Ref: scu.223637