A barrister has been fined and suspended over serious misconduct related to making legal-aid claims of almost £570,000.
By Julian O'NeillA barrister has been fined and suspended over serious misconduct related to making legal-aid claims of almost £570,000.
He was fined £50,000 for failing to maintain proper records and accounts over a nine-year period up to 2012. The sanctions were decided upon by a disciplinary committee which accepted Mr Cairns had not been dishonest. "After careful consideration of the charges and the submissions made by all parties, the disciplinary committee has imposed sanctions upon the barrister.
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