The Law Society v Elsdon & Ors [2015] EWHC 1326 (Ch) (12 May 2015)

The Law Society v Elsdon & Ors [2015] EWHC 1326 (Ch) (12 May 2015)

There is clear and cogent evidence of dishonesty and breaches of SRA rules by Mr Elsdon and Sai-Donne Limited in the administration of estates and handling of client money, justifying the continuation of the SRA intervention to protect clients and beneficiaries.

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Citation
[2015] EWHC 1326 (Ch)
Parties
Claimant: The Law Society; Defendant: Michael John Elsdon; Defendant: Marianne Josephine Jane Elsdon; Defendant: Sai-Donne Limited
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
12 May 2015
Procedural Posture
Application for Withdrawal of SRA Intervention / Judgment
Outcome
Application for withdrawal of SRA intervention refused.
Legal Topics
Solicitors Regulation Authority Intervention, Dishonesty, Overcharging, Client Money, Solicitors Act 1974, Legal Services Act 2007, SRA Code of Conduct, SRA Accounts Rules
Professional Regulation Probate Trusts and Estates Legal Ethics Solicitors Regulation Authority Intervention Dishonesty Overcharging Client Money +4 more

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Parties

The Law Society

Claimant

Michael John Elsdon

Defendant

Marianne Josephine Jane Elsdon

Defendant

Sai-Donne Limited

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Application for Withdrawal of SRA Intervention / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the SRA intervention into the practice of Mr Elsdon and Sai-Donne Limited should be withdrawn
  2. 2 Whether there is reason to suspect dishonesty
  3. 3 Whether there were breaches of SRA rules and Accounts Rules

Ratio Decidendi

There is clear and cogent evidence of dishonesty and breaches of SRA rules by Mr Elsdon and Sai-Donne Limited in the administration of estates and handling of client money, justifying the continuation of the SRA intervention to protect clients and beneficiaries.

Court Disposition

Application for withdrawal of SRA intervention refused.

Orders

  • SRA intervention to continue in the practice of Mr Elsdon and Sai-Donne Limited.
  • No order for withdrawal of intervention notices.