(unnamed respondent)

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

Jennifer Hallam, struck off in 2002 for financial misconduct involving improperly accepting a client loan and failing to handle client money properly (no dishonesty found, but lack of probity), applied for restoration to the Roll over 20 years later. The SRA did not oppose but sought indefinite restrictions. The Tribunal found she was totally rehabilitated and a fit and proper person, and that public confidence would not be damaged. Restoration was granted subject to indefinite conditions restricting her practice, and she was ordered to pay agreed costs of £5,400.

Mitigating factors:

• Over 20 years elapsed since strike off; application not premature
• Original misconduct occurred against a background of traumatic domestic abuse and coercive control by ex-partner
• No finding of dishonesty at original hearing (finding of lack of probity only)
• Compelling evidence of rehabilitation; sustained career in legal academia keeping knowledge current
• Genuine insight into past conduct and acceptance of restrictions
• Positive character references and offer of pro bono law clinic work