Suspended solicitor loses appeal in bid to block inquiry into professional misconduct allegations

Solicitor denies allegations against him concerning legal services provided for the sale of lands in Co Mayo 17 years ago, where it is alleged he purported to act for both vendor and purchaser, involving an alleged a conflict of interest

The High Court suspended Declan O’Callaghan’s practising certificate in July 2018.

Suspended Co Roscommon solicitor Declan O’Callaghan has lost his second court attempt at blocking an inquiry into a company’s allegations of professional misconduct against him.

The Court of Appeal on Tuesday upheld the High Court’s decision to refuse his request for various orders, including one restraining the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal from continuing its inquiry into the complaint.