Markandan
Mahendran
Employee
524905
Decision - Employee-related decision
Outcome: Approval of employment (section 43)
Outcome date: 5 June 2022
Published date: 10 July 2022
Firm details
Firm or organisation at date of publication
Name: Jacobs & Co Solicitors
Address(es): 451 Barking Road London E6 2JX
Firm ID: 421253
Outcome details
This outcome was reached by SRA decision.
Decision details
Jacobs & Co Solicitors have been granted permission under section 43 of the Solicitors Act 1974 to employ Markandan Mahendran, subject to the following conditions:
- Mr Mahendran's employment at Jacobs & Co Solicitors is limited to that as described in the application form and accompanying documents dated 10 March 2022 and email from Ronald Jacobs dated 18 May 2022.
- The supervision arrangements and job description as outlined in the application form dated 10 March 2022 and email from Ronald Jacobs dated 18 May 2022 may not be varied without our prior written approval.
- This approval will lapse if Mr Mahendran’s employment with Jacobs & Co Solicitors is terminated.
- This approval and the conditions attached to it are subject to review at the absolute discretion of the SRA.
For definitions, please refer to the defined terms set out in the SRA Glossary.
Reasons/basis
Markandan Mahendran was made subject to an order under section 43 of the Solicitors Act 1974 on 26 August 2009. In accordance with section 43 of the Solicitors Act 1974, any solicitor wishing to employ or remunerate him in connection with their practise as a solicitor must obtain our approval. The SRA is satisfied that the above employment will not put public confidence in the administration of justice and the provision of legal services or the interests of clients at risk.