Conveyancer struck off for series of failings after five decade career
Summary
A solicitor with nearly five decades of practice has been struck off by the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal after admitting multiple conveyancing failings across three transactions. The case involved delayed or failed HM Land Registry registration, unanswered requisitions, breach of an undertaking, and non-cooperation with the SRA investigation, with the tribunal finding the conduct deliberate, repeated and serious.
Why it matters
The case highlights the professional and transactional risks that arise when post-completion work is not progressed properly, particularly around registration and undertakings. Residential property surveyors may encounter delays, title uncertainty or client complaints where conveyancing administration breaks down, affecting transaction timelines and confidence in the process.
Key points
- Solicitor struck off after five proven allegations of misconduct
- Failures included non-registration of a property and misleading updates to the client
- HM Land Registry requisitions were left unanswered on a leasehold transaction
- An undertaking to register a lease extension after completion was not შესრულed
- The tribunal also found failure to cooperate with the SRA investigation
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