Timothy Robin Farrant

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

Timothy Robin Farrant, a partner at Pinkney Grunwells, dishonestly misappropriated client funds for his own benefit over approximately ten years, admitting he personally benefited from around £150,000, with a minimum cash shortage of £58,208.06 identified. The misconduct was discovered by his partners while he was on holiday and reported to The Law Society. The Tribunal found express dishonesty at the highest end of the scale, struck him off the Roll and ordered costs of £13,108.78.

Duties found breached:

• No conflict between current clients
• No improper use of client money
• Accounting records, reconciliation and reports

Aggravating factors:

• Continuing fraud over approximately ten years
• Personal benefit of around £150,000 of client money
• Conduct at highest end of scale of dishonesty
• Fabricated letter placed on file to provide cover

Mitigating factors:

• Full admission of allegations
• Accepted responsibility through solicitors