David Banyan
Crosby
Solicitor
002040
Decision - Prosecution
Outcome: Referral to Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal
Outcome date: 22 April 2024
Published date: 11 September 2024
Firm details
Firm or organisation at time of matters giving rise to outcome
Name: Crosby & Woods Solicitors
Address(es): Sussex House, 75 Church Road, Hove BN3 2BB
Firm ID: 573585
Outcome details
This outcome was reached by SRA decision.
Reasons/basis
This notification relates to a Decision to prosecute before the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal. This is an independent Tribunal which will reach its own decision after considering all the evidence, including any evidence put forward by the Solicitor. The Tribunal has certified that there is a case to answer in respect of allegations which are or include that he:-
- Attempted to mislead the SRA investigation into the Trust of a client and withdrawing monies from client accounts without prior written notification.
- Provided misleading information on the Firm’s Professional Indemnity Insurance proposal.
The allegations are subject to a Hearing before the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal and are as yet unproven.