Harbhinder Singh

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

Harbhinder Singh, a sole practitioner solicitor representing a husband in contested matrimonial/childcare proceedings, improperly attended the estranged wife's matrimonial home with a 13-year-old child subject to court orders, made direct contact with the client of another solicitor without consent, and failed to respond to the SRA. The Tribunal found all allegations substantiated. No dishonesty was found. He was suspended indefinitely and ordered to pay costs of £5,000.

Duties found breached:

• No improper communication with the court
• No conflict between current clients
• Comply with rules of foreign jurisdictions

Aggravating factors:

• Child involved (MS) was only 13 years old and subject to court orders
• Highly contested matrimonial and childcare proceedings
• Put himself in position of becoming a witness of fact
• Failed to engage with regulator or disciplinary body
• No regard for professional obligations