Peter Schilli-Somjen

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

Sole practitioner Peter Schilli-Somjen failed to deliver his 2003 and 2004 Accountant's Reports, failed to comply with an Adjudicator's decision, practised without a practising certificate (terminated on bankruptcy 1 December 2004), practised without indemnity insurance from 6 October 2004 to 12 January 2005, and failed to respond to Law Society correspondence. He did not appear. All six allegations were found substantiated. The Tribunal noted prior similar misconduct in 1994 but found no evidence of financial irregularity or dishonesty, and ordered indefinite suspension from 1 August 2006 plus costs subject to detailed assessment if not agreed.

Duties found breached:

• Accounting records, reconciliation and reports
• Advise on alternatives, settlement and outcome
• Hold a current practising certificate
• Keep client informed and respond promptly
• Professional indemnity insurance

Aggravating factors:

• Similar allegations substantiated against Respondent in 1994 (practising without certificate, failing to pay indemnity contributions, failing to reply to correspondence)
• Failed to notify The Law Society of his bankruptcy

Mitigating factors:

• Respondent encountered personal difficulties (nursing wife suffering from cancer)
• No evidence of financial irregularity or dishonesty
• Prior 1994 misconduct was some time ago