Ramachandren Narayanasamy

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

Solicitor Ramachandren Narayanasamy faced allegations that when giving evidence in a civil claim brought by former partner Mr L, and in statements to the SRA and Malaysian Bar Council, he made untrue, evasive and obfuscating statements. The Tribunal found allegations 1.1(ii), (iii), (v) and (vi) proved, including express findings of dishonesty (applying Ivey) on 1.1(ii) (denying accuracy of the accountant's letter) and 1.1(v) (falsely claiming Mr L's 10% share was conditional on generating £300,000). Allegations 1.1(i), 1.1(iv) and 1.2 were found not proved. The Tribunal found breaches of Principles 1, 2 and 6, rejected submissions that the Respondent's cognitive/hearing difficulties reduced culpability (no medical evidence), and found no exceptional circumstances. The Respondent was struck off the Roll and ordered to pay costs of £34,884 (reduced from the £53,280 claimed).

Duties found breached:

• Integrity
• Uphold public trust in the profession
• Non-discriminatory acceptance and cab-rank

Aggravating factors:

• Dishonesty when giving evidence under oath
• Financial motivation to succeed in the civil claim
• Experienced solicitor and litigator aware of obligations to the court
• Misconduct was prolonged, not spontaneous, across a line of questioning
• Lack of insight - continued to maintain he had done nothing wrong

Mitigating factors:

• Misconduct related to a single piece of litigation
• Cooperated with the SRA
• No financial loss caused as he was unsuccessful in the civil claim
• Personal circumstances and health issues raised