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Lawyer Struck Off for Falsifying 7,511 Hours

1/1/2026

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  • Samina Ahmed, a lawyer, has been struck off by the Solicitors' Disciplinary Tribunal for inflating hours to claim a £70,000 bonus.
  • Over 266 days, she logged 7,511.70 hours, averaging more than 28 hours per day.
  • She logged 133 days with over 24 hours, despite warnings and a staff meeting in April 2022.
  • The tribunal found her actions dishonest and damaging to public trust and ordered £5,000 in costs.