Lim Yee Kai

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

The respondent, a solicitor admitted in 1990, misappropriated some S$413,129.72 from his firm's client account for personal purposes including personal loans, credit card bills and travel expenses, and failed to maintain proper accounting records for 1997. The Disciplinary Committee found both charges proven. The High Court found his conduct dishonest and grossly improper, and as no cause was shown, ordered him struck off the roll of advocates and solicitors.

Duties found breached:

• Uphold public trust in the profession
• No improper use of client money
• Accounting records, reconciliation and reports

Aggravating factors:

• Misappropriated large sums (approx S$413,129.72) from clients' account for personal purposes
• Made no restitution
• Absconded and failed to attend criminal hearing, warrant of arrest issued
• Failed to keep proper accounts of clients' moneys