South African Legal Practice Council v Chalom (18445/2020)
South African Legal Practice Council v Chalom (18445/2020) [2020] ZAGPPHC 663 (26 November 2020)
The respondent repeatedly failed to comply with statutory and regulatory obligations, including submission of auditor's reports and payment of membership fees, and practised without a fidelity fund certificate in contravention of the Legal Practice Act and LPC Rules. He displayed persistent contempt for the regulatory body and judiciary, made unfounded and offensive allegations, and refused to submit to lawful regulation. The respondent did not dispute the factual basis of the allegations and showed no remorse or intention to comply. The court found that his conduct is wholly incompatible wit…
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- Legal Practitioner Discipline
- Fidelity Fund Certificate
- Fit And Proper Person
- Failure To Submit Auditor Reports
- Unprofessional Conduct
- Court Inherent Jurisdiction