Kate
Okoli
Recognised sole practitioner
468305
Decision - Closure
Outcome: Intervention
Outcome date: 25 August 2022
Published date: 25 August 2022
Firm details
Firm or organisation at date of publication and at time of matters giving rise to outcome
Name: Grace-Springs Solicitors
Address(es): 72 Longbridge Road, Barking, Essex, IG11 8SF
Firm ID: 513982
Outcome details
This outcome was reached by SRA decision.
Decision details
To intervene into Kate Okoli practising as Grace-Springs Solicitors.
Reasons/basis
- There is reason to suspect dishonesty on the part of Mrs Okoli in connection with her practice as a solicitor at the Firm (paragraph 1(1)(a)(i) of Scheduled 1 to the Solicitors Act 1974 (as amended)).
- Mrs Okoli has failed to comply with rules (paragraph 1(1)(c) of Schedule 1- Part I to the solicitors Act 1974).
Intervening agents
Kate Stewart of Lester Aldridge, Russell House, Oxford Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8EX has been appointed as the intervening agent.
For enquiries please call 01202 786341 or email interventions@la-law.com
Decision - Prosecution
Outcome: Referral to Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal
Outcome date: 23 August 2022
Published date: 25 May 2023
Firm details
Firm or organisation at time of matters giving rise to outcome
Name: Grace-Springs Solicitors
Address(es): 72 Longbridge Road, Barking IG11 8SF
Firm ID: 513982
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 Kate Okoli:
- Provided false information in a Professional Indemnity Proposal Form.
- Failed to cooperate or respond promptly to the SRA, by failing to attend a regulatory interview and failing to complete regulatory interview questionnaires.
The allegations are subject to a Hearing before the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal and are as yet unproven.