Financial Fraudster News Investigations exclusive has uncovered alarming information about fake UK solicitor Shade Abiodun, reportedly based at Ipswich firm THB Solicitors LLP, and fake UK barrister Tunde Ogunsakin, who are allegedly carrying out reserved legal work despite not being registered with the Law Society or the Bar Standards Board.
This misconduct is alleged to have caused significant harm to vulnerable individuals, including those held in prison for extended periods.
A solicitor must be registered with the Law Society and a barrister with the Bar Standards Board. These registers are crucial for public protection, ensuring that legal professionals are qualified, adhere to standards, and are subject to regulatory oversight.
Concerns Regarding THB Solicitors LLP
Shade Abiodun's association with THB Solicitors LLP raises serious questions. The Law Society's Find a Solicitor database, a primary tool for verifying solicitor credentials, apparently does not list Abiodun. This raises concerns about THB Solicitors LLP's due diligence and their commitment to ensuring their staff's regulatory compliance.
THB Solicitors LLP cannot identify Shade Abiodun as a solicitor but appears on a website which states, "Shade Abiodun, THB Solicitors LLP, De Montfort University, About, Experienced Advocate with a demonstrated history of working in the legal services". Complaints about her reserved work has now surfaced confirmed by her personal access to a CJSM login reserved for qualified solicitors with access to the secure email service used by the Justice System in England and Wales.
Questions about Tunde Ogunsakin
The status of Tunde Ogunsakin is equally concerning. If, as alleged, he is practicing as a barrister without being registered with the Bar Standards Board, he is operating outside the bounds of authorised legal practice.
Devastating Impact on Clients
The alleged actions of these unregistered individuals are reported to have had a devastating impact on their purported clients, particularly those in vulnerable situations. FinancialFraudSternews.com has learned that individuals have been held in HM Prison Peterborough for extended periods, including one man held for nearly three years, allegedly due to the "inexperience and greed" of these unqualified practitioners.
The fact that the aforementioned man is a legal aid client further exacerbates the situation, raising serious concerns about the potential misuse of public funds. It is alleged that the unqualified practitioners are "bleeding the UK taxpayer without remorse."
Calls for Sanctions
In the wake of these revelations, there are growing calls for immediate and punitive sanctions. Stakeholders are urging the Bar Standards Board and the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) to conduct thorough investigations and pursue the strongest possible disciplinary measures against any individuals or firms found to be involved.
Financial Fraudster News Investigations demands swift action to:
- Verify the registration status of Shade Abiodun and Tunde Ogunsakin.
- Investigate the full extent of any unauthorised legal practice.
- Determine whether THB Solicitors LLP has proper systems in place to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Impose the strictest possible sanctions on any individuals or firms found to have breached regulations.
- Identify and provide redress to any clients harmed by the alleged misconduct.
- Establish the level of reserved conducted and how much taxpayer legal aid has been allocated to Shade Abiodun and Tunde Ogunsakin.
Financial Fraudster News Investigations will continue to investigate this matter and provide updates as they develop.
Financial Fraudster News Investigations has asked SRA, BSB, Shade Abiodun and Tunde Ogunsakin for comments all have so far declined.
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