Robert Lewis Day

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

Robert Lewis Day, a solicitor's clerk (not a solicitor) at Warrens Boys & Archer, was responsible for residential conveyancing under partner supervision until his dismissal on 16 February 1993. During his employment, principally in 1991, he retained cash sums totalling £2,563.73 paid to the practice, causing breaches of the Solicitors' Accounts Rules. He did not appear but acknowledged the proceedings by letter, did not contest the allegation, expressed regret and offered to repay. The Tribunal found the allegation substantiated and made a section 43 order restricting his employment within the profession, plus costs of £505 and the Investigation Accountant's costs to be taxed if not agreed. The matter had not been reported to police; no express finding of dishonesty was made.

Duties found breached:

• No improper use of client money
• Report serious misconduct of others

Mitigating factors:

• Did not contest the allegation
• Expressed deep regret and apologised to the partners
• Offered to repay the money taken as soon as able
• Unable to arrange representation owing to financial position