Kean appeals over professional misconduct ruling

An appeal by celebrity solicitor Gerald Kean over a professional misconduct finding against him has opened before the High Court.

Last May, a Law Society Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal recommended that Mr Kean be fined €20,000 for misconduct following complaints by a former client over services rendered by the solicitor.

The tribunal found mis-conduct in relation to three allegations but not in relation to several others. The fine is subject to the approval of the High Court.