High Court strikes two off roll of solicitors

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Where are these two individuals left standing now? Will they ever be able to practice again?

Is this a common occurence? What is the significance of this for the legal profession?

Nobody likes to see people deprived of their livelihood - but it is usually the case that a solicitor struck off will have had numerous chances to improve before things get to this.

Misappropriating client money is the quickest way to get struck off.