Martyn Wright

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

Martyn Wright, a sole practitioner trading as Wright & Morton, effectively abandoned his practice, leaving it without proper supervision (only a receptionist/secretary in attendance) and failing to co-operate with the SRA's attempted inspection. He failed to account to a client (Mrs B) for interest, failed to deliver accountant's reports, and committed multiple regulatory breaches. He did not attend the hearing but admitted all allegations by letter. The Tribunal found all allegations proved, found him not fit to practise, and suspended him indefinitely, ordering costs to be subject to detailed assessment if not agreed. No express finding of dishonesty was made.

Duties found breached:

• Account for interest on client money
• Accounting records, reconciliation and reports
• Complaints procedure and handling
• No conflict between current clients
• Personal probity and fitness to practise
• Supervise staff and delegated work
• Uphold public trust in the profession

Aggravating factors:

• Abandoned his practice, leaving clients at risk
• Failed to co-operate with the SRA, preventing it from carrying out its regulatory function
• Refused to attend the attempted inspection of his books of account

Mitigating factors:

• Admitted all allegations and confirmed he did not intend to contest the proceedings