Bruce Tattersall

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

Bruce Tattersall, a barrister called in 1997, faced multiple charges arising from repeatedly practising and conducting reserved legal activities (appearing in court and drafting grounds of appeal) while suspended and without a practising certificate, plus failing to pay costs and misleading the court that he was a practising barrister. The 5-person Disciplinary Tribunal found breaches of paragraphs 905(f), 202(c), 302 and 301(a)(iii) of the Code of Conduct. He was disbarred on several charges, with concurrent suspensions of up to 12 months on others. No express finding of dishonesty was recorded.

Duties found breached:

• Not mislead the court
• No improper communication with the court
• Uphold public trust in the profession
• Advise on alternatives, settlement and outcome
• Hold a current practising certificate

Aggravating factors:

• Suspended from practice at all relevant times
• Practising without a certificate constituted a criminal offence under s14 Legal Services Act 2007
• Previous failures to comply with paragraph 202(c) in 2007 and 2008
• Repeated and persistent non-compliance with tribunal sentences