Mayuri Nitin Shah

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

On an agreed outcome dealt with on the papers, Ms Mayuri Nitin Shah, owner and sole director of Linklaw Solicitors Limited, admitted failing to act in the best interests of executors/residuary beneficiary of Mr SC's estate by overcharging the estate by £35,537.50 plus VAT, misrepresenting items reviewed and an attendance time, and delaying/failing to inform the beneficiary (allegation 1.2), which she admitted was dishonest. She also admitted acting as both executor and conveyancer in the sale of Mr SC's property despite a connection to the purchaser, creating a significant risk of conflict (allegation 1.3, dishonesty not admitted/withdrawn). Other allegations (1.1 and 1.4) and the dishonesty element of 1.3 were withdrawn with the Tribunal's permission. The Tribunal found the admissions, including dishonesty, were properly made and ordered her struck off plus costs of £28,045.96.

Duties found breached:

• Non-discriminatory acceptance and cab-rank
• Proper basis for allegations

Aggravating factors:

• Conduct was dishonest
• Overcharged an estate / residuary beneficiary
• Respondent was sole owner, signatory, COLP, COFA and MLRO of the firm

Mitigating factors:

• Made admissions including dishonesty
• Agreed to be struck off, avoiding contested proceedings