Michael Wainwright

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

Michael Wainwright accepted instructions to submit a discretionary leave to remain (DLR) application to the UKBA without being a properly qualified and registered Public Access Practitioner. He also engaged in dishonest or otherwise discreditable conduct by representing to his solicitor that he had sent the lay client's DLR application before 23 December 2011 (to meet a believed 31 December 2011 deadline), and later indicating the form had been sent with a letter dated 5 January 2012. The tribunal disbarred him, permanently prohibited him from accepting Public Access instructions, and ordered costs of £493.33. An appeal was pending.

Duties found breached:

• No taking unfair advantage
• No conflict between current clients
• Not misrepresent regulated status