Michael Wainwright

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

Michael Wainwright, called to the Bar in 2008, accepted instructions to submit a discretionary leave to remain application without being a qualified/registered Public Access Practitioner. He then made misrepresentations to his solicitor about having sent the client's application to the UKBA in time. The 5-person Disciplinary Tribunal disbarred him and imposed a permanent prohibition from accepting Public Access Instructions, plus costs of £493.33. An appeal was pending.

Duties found breached:

• No improper communication with the court
• Not mislead third parties or opponents
• No conflict between current clients