Appeal under Section 42ZA(9) - Alan Conroy

By Video Conference, 22 June 2022.  The Tribunal in respect of the Appeal under Section 42ZA(9) of the Solicitors (Scotland) Act 1980 by Alan Conroy, Conroy McInnes Limited, 268 Kilmarnock Road, Glasgow (“the Appellant”) against the Council of the Law Society of Scotland, Atria One, 144 Morrison Street, Edinburgh (“the First Respondents”) dated 13 May 2021 upholding a complaint of unsatisfactory professional conduct made by Rajesh Hiremath, 10 Eskfield Grove, Dalkeith (hereinafter referred to as “the Second Respondent”) against the Appellant, censuring the Appellant and directing that he pay a fine of £1,200 and compensation of £5,000; Quash the determination, censure and directions of the First Respondents; and Allow parties to lodge written submissions on publicity and expenses by 6 July 2022.

Benjamin Kemp

Vice Chair

Interlocutor - 9 August 2022

By Video Conference, 9 August 2022.  The Tribunal find no expenses due to or by any party and directs that publicity be given to this decision and that this publicity should include the names of the parties.

Benjamin Kemp

Vice Chair

Interlocutor - 27 April 2022

By Video Conference, 27 April 2022.  The Tribunal, having heard submissions from parties, Declines at this stage in proceedings to uphold the appeal the basis of one error of fact contained within the First Respondent’s determination; Continues the Appeal to a hearing to be held remotely on 22 June 2022 at 10am; and Reserves all questions of publicity and expenses meantime.

 Colin Bell

 Chair