In 2014, Mr Iqbal was struck off the Roll of solicitors. On 10 October 2023, Mr Iqbal applied for restoration to the Roll. Taking all matters into consideration, the Tribunal considered that Mr Iqbal’s application was premature. The evidence upon which he relied was not sufficient for him to overcome the almost insurmountable hurdle such that he could be restored to the Roll. The Tribunal found that in all of the circumstances, the protection of the reputation of the profession meant that Mr Iqbal’s application could not be granted. Accordingly, the application for restoration was refused.