AG v Manning 06-Sep-2019 [2019] JRC 171 (06 September 2019)

AG v Manning 06-Sep-2019 [2019] JRC 171 (06 September 2019)

Proven dishonesty by a solicitor in the handling of client monies, regardless of mitigation or the use of funds, requires removal from the roll to maintain public confidence in the integrity of the legal profession.

Citation
[2019] JRC 171
Parties
Applicant: Attorney General; Respondent: Kevin Manning
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
06 September 2019
Procedural Posture
Disciplinary/removal Application / Judgment on Application for Removal From Roll
Outcome
application granted; respondent removed from roll of solicitors
Legal Topics
Fraudulent Conversion, Money Laundering, Solicitor Misconduct, Removal From Roll
Professional Discipline Criminal Law Fraudulent Conversion Money Laundering Solicitor Misconduct Removal From Roll

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Parties

Attorney General

Applicant

Kevin Manning

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Disciplinary/removal Application / Judgment on Application for Removal From Roll

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the respondent should be removed from the roll of solicitors following conviction for fraudulent conversion and breach of money laundering regulations

Ratio Decidendi

Proven dishonesty by a solicitor in the handling of client monies, regardless of mitigation or the use of funds, requires removal from the roll to maintain public confidence in the integrity of the legal profession.

Court Disposition

application granted; respondent removed from roll of solicitors

Orders

  • Respondent struck off the roll of solicitors of the Royal Court.