(unnamed respondent)

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

This was a memorandum of decision on Mr Kesar's application to remove conditions imposed on his practising certificate by the Tribunal on 13 September 2022, which had barred him from acting as COLP/COFA following findings (in the original matter) of Solicitors Accounts Rules breaches between 2013 and 2019. The application was supported by the SRA. The Tribunal found no evidence of risk to the public or profession if the condition were removed, noting Mr Kesar's insight and compliance, the engagement of three firms of accountants, and that the same conduct would not breach the current Accounts Rules. The application was granted, with no order as to costs, but Mr Kesar was required to complete relevant training within 12 months. No findings of breach or dishonesty were made in this decision.

Mitigating factors:

• SRA supported the application
• Mr Kesar had complied with the condition imposed
• Demonstrated insight into the misconduct
• Appointed a COLP/COFA before any conditions were in place
• Engaged three firms of accountants to monitor the Firm's finances
• Had attended and booked Accounts Rules update courses