Amjad Elias Salfiti, Martina Jovovic

Findings — machine-extracted (anthropic-batch:claude-opus-4-8); verify against the decision

The SRA alleged that the First Respondent (solicitor Amjad Elias Salfiti) had, among other things, concealed information from a joint-venture partner, made false/misleading representations, created a false power of attorney, issued a claim without authority, and made false statements to the Central London County Court, all on a dishonest basis. The Second Respondent (Martina Jovovic, a non-solicitor compliance officer) was alleged to have given false/misleading oral evidence. Both denied all allegations. After the Tribunal at a CMH (6 February 2024) rejected three SRA propositions and effectively excluded the evidence of the SRA's key witness, Mr Abuseedo (resident in the UAE and unavailable for cross-examination, with the FCDO recommending evidence not be taken remotely), the SRA concluded there was no realistic prospect of proving the allegations and applied to withdraw all allegations against both Respondents. The Tribunal granted the withdrawal and made no order as to costs. No findings of misconduct or dishonesty were made.