Adeyinka Mafe

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

Sole practitioner of MIB Solicitors admitted in 2006. SRA alleged he abandoned his practice, misappropriated mortgage advances totalling £1,651,365 from Abbey National, falsely held himself out as being in partnership with a Mr Ikhide (who had declined the role), and failed to honour undertakings in Certificates of Title. A £695,000 payment referenced 'Yinka' (derived from the Respondent's name) appeared to be misappropriated for his own benefit. The Respondent did not appear. The Tribunal, applying Twinsectra, found all allegations proved and made express findings of dishonesty. He was struck off and ordered to pay costs of £10,178.62.

Duties found breached:

• Honesty
• Act only on proper, lawful instructions
• Proper termination and return of instructions
• No conflict between current clients
• No improper use of client money
• Safeguard documents and limit liens

Aggravating factors:

• Misappropriation of £695,000 for his own benefit
• One of the worst cases of dishonesty the Tribunal had dealt with
• Clients suffered as a result of his dishonesty
• Brought the reputation of the profession into disrepute
• Abandoned his practice