Your correspondent of 24 May omitted to mention that by ‘giving the practice away’, at least the professional indemnity runoff cover (two and a half times the last premium) was saved.
Further, although the goodwill of the fish and chip shop was £120,000, it would have been worth zero if the client’s lease had expired (or attracted an unsustainable rent).
Sandie Graff , Graff & Redfern Solicitors, Richmond, Surrey
SRA says conveyancing assistant acted dishonestly when put under pressure to complete purchase.
Former client in costs challenge claim wanted documents outlining whether commissions were paid to insurer.
Judicial Conduct Investigations Office says the magistrate apologised but only mentioned his status ‘to explain the circumstances behind offence’.
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