Prehearing Order

Order made: March 19, 2026 by Gurminder Sandhu, KC

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At a prehearing conference held on March 19, 2026 and on hearing William Smart, KC, counsel for the Law Society, and Richard Gibbs, KC, counsel for the Respondent, the motions adjudicator orders that:

1. The Law Society's application to extend the time within which to initiate a review under Rule 5-19 of the Law Society Rules to April 6, 2026 is granted.
2. Counsel for the Respondent is directed to apply for an extension of time to initiate a review under Rule 5-19 of the Law Society Rules by March 26, 2026.