Ismat Bint-E-Ahmad Din

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

On the original 2014 matter, the solicitor admitted improperly permitting herself to be held out as practising in partnership (Alison Solicitors) without appropriate SRA/OISC recognition, contrary to Rule 1.06 of the Solicitors Code of Conduct 2007, for which she received a reprimand, costs of £2,330.28, and a condition barring sole-practitioner practice. In this 2016 application she sought removal of that condition. The SRA adopted a neutral position. The Tribunal, satisfied the condition was no longer necessary for public protection or the profession's reputation, granted removal of the condition and ordered her to pay agreed costs of £2,920. No dishonesty was found.

Mitigating factors:

• Conduct complained of had occurred over 5 years ago
• Continuous employment with Eagles Solicitors since February 2011 with no complaints
• Attended courses on legal practice management addressing identified deficiencies
• No regulatory or disciplinary concerns since the condition was imposed
• Positive client satisfaction surveys and supporting character reference from employer
• Showed remorse and insight