The Applicant alleged that, while at the Firm, the Respondent made irregular transfers of billed client time, totalling over £1 million, resulting in at least one client being significantly overcharged. It was alleged that he had also acted recklessly in doing so.

The Respondent admitted to the transfers, describing them as a misguided attempt at internal “housekeeping.” The Respondent mitigated on the basis that, amongst other things, the breaches had been unintended, he had made full and frank admissions, and there was substantial evidence as to his character and his remorse.

The Respondent was ordered to pay a fine of £8,500.00.