The appellant lawyer appealed the Law Society Tribunal Appeal Division's decision to revoke his licence for professional misconduct.
The appellant argued that the penalty was disproportionate because the most serious charge of misappropriation was dismissed, and his misconduct was caused by severe depression.
The Divisional Court dismissed the appeal, finding the Tribunal's decision reasonable.
The Court noted that the appellant's failure to acknowledge his dishonest conduct undermined his psychiatric evidence and failed to reassure the public and the profession of his integrity.
