Lawyer Aaron Nicholls loses license after taking over $700,000 from client funds.

Lawyer Aaron Nicholls has been struck off for taking over $700,000 from client accounts. Nicholls claimed the money was used to keep his law firm afloat, not for personal gain. The Law Society's fidelity fund has paid $400,000 to six affected clients, with additional claims totaling $224,000 still pending. Nicholls was ordered to pay $36,000 in legal costs.

December 01, 2024
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