Robert Anthony Parry

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

Robert Anthony Parry, a solicitor admitted in 1984, borrowed sums from Svenska Handelsbanken (SH Bank) totalling £252,454.36 by a series of misrepresentations to the bank's representative (AB) about needing capital for partnerships, using forged partner signatures on undertakings, and misusing funds to purchase property. He admitted all allegations, including dishonesty. The Tribunal applied the Twinsectra combined test and found a clear case of dishonesty. He was struck off the Roll and ordered to pay costs of £5,748.06.

Duties found breached:

• Good faith and courtesy to colleagues
• No baseless or threatened misconduct report
• No conflict between current clients
• No taking unfair advantage

Aggravating factors:

• Repetitive conduct continuing across firms (Heatons and Clarke Willmott)
• Series of lies and untruths/misrepresentations to obtain loans
• Use of forged signatures on undertakings
• Misuse of money obtained by misrepresentation to purchase property privately
• Failure to provide explanation to the regulator

Mitigating factors:

• Admitted all allegations, including dishonesty
• Expressed genuine regret and apologised
• Suffered stress and depression and had been receiving counselling
• Willing to be struck off and not apply for restoration
• Resigned and ceased practising once unable to meet repayments