Kean accused of trying to ‘cover up’ handling of case

Solicitor Gerald Kean attempted to "cover up" an alleged failure to properly represent a former client who subsequently made a complaint to the Law Society about him, the High Court has heard.

The claim of a cover-up was made by barrister Remy Farrell SC for the Law Society during Mr Kean’s appeal aimed at overturning findings of professional misconduct made against the well-known solicitor by the Society’s Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal SDT.

It recommended Mr Kean be fined €20,000 for misconduct. The fine is subject to the approval of the High Court. Mr Kean disputes the findings against him and denies misconduct.