Scalora (A Solicitor), Re

Scalora (A Solicitor), Re

The evidence established that Mr Scalora deliberately lied on his application form to obtain a training contract and has not fully accepted the seriousness of his dishonesty. His medical condition does not excuse or explain the conduct, and he has not demonstrated the character and suitability required for admission as a solicitor. The appeal is dismissed.

Parties
Appellant/petitioner: Filippe Scalora; Respondent: Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
16 January 2009
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Judgment on Appeal From SRA Review Panel Decision
Outcome
Petition dismissed; application refused
Legal Topics
Dishonesty, Character and Suitability, Solicitors Admission, Costs
Professional Regulation Legal Profession Dishonesty Character and Suitability Solicitors Admission Costs

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Parties

Filippe Scalora

Appellant/petitioner

Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Judgment on Appeal From SRA Review Panel Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Mr Scalora demonstrated the character and suitability required for admission as a solicitor
  2. 2 Whether his medical condition excused or explained his dishonest conduct
  3. 3 Whether the SRA's decision to cancel his student membership was justified

Ratio Decidendi

The evidence established that Mr Scalora deliberately lied on his application form to obtain a training contract and has not fully accepted the seriousness of his dishonesty. His medical condition does not excuse or explain the conduct, and he has not demonstrated the character and suitability required for admission as a solicitor. The appeal is dismissed.

Court Disposition

Petition dismissed; application refused

Orders

  • Petition dismissed
  • Mr Scalora to pay £1,500 as a contribution towards the SRA's costs within 28 days