Kuljit Lally
Solicitor
323814

Decision - Sanction

Outcome: Rebuke

Outcome date: 11 May 2026

Published date: 13 May 2026

Firm details

Firm or organisation at time of matters giving rise to outcome

Name: Aristone Solicitors

Address(es): 12 Cardiff Road, Luton, LU1 1QG

Firm ID: 649717

Outcome details

This outcome was reached by SRA decision.

Decision details

1. Agreed outcome

1.1 Kuljit Lally (Ms Lally), a solicitor, agrees to the following outcome to the investigation of her conduct by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA):

1. She is rebuked
2. to the publication of this agreement
3. she will pay the costs of the investigation of £300.

2. Summary of Facts

2.1 Ms Lally was arrested on 3 May 2024 for being in control of a vehicle whilst under the influence of alcohol, whereby she was involved in a road traffic accident.

2.2 On 20 May 2024, the CPS made the application to change the charge to driving under the influence of alcohol. Ms Lally confirms that she plead guilty to this charge.

2.3 Due to a number of circumstances, the matter was adjourned until 2 December 2025, whereby she was sentenced to a 12 month Community Order and disqualified from driving until 1 December 2028.

3. Admissions

3.1 Ms Lally makes the following admissions which the SRA accepts:

1. That by driving after having consumed a level of alcohol in excess of the legal limit, for which she was convicted, she breached Principle 2 of the SRA Principles, which says:

'You act in a way that upholds public trust and confidence in the solicitors' profession and in legal services provided by authorised persons.'

4. Why a written rebuke is an appropriate outcome

4.1 The SRA's Enforcement Strategy sets out its approach to the use of its enforcement powers where there has been a failure to meet its standards or requirements.

4.2 When considering the appropriate sanctions and controls in this matter, the SRA has taken into account the admissions made by Ms Lally and the following mitigation which she has put forward:

1. There is no evidence of a pattern of behaviour.
2. Ms Lally pleaded guilty to the above.
3. Ms Lally has complied with the SRA's investigation.
4. Ms Lally has expressed sincere remorse.
5. Ms Lally reports significant personal circumstances at the time of the offence.
6. The Community Order handed to Ms Lally, includes rehabilitative and probationary measures which reduces the risk of re-offending.

4.3 The SRA considers that a written rebuke is the appropriate outcome because:

1. Ms Lally was directly responsible for her conduct.
2. By driving after consuming alcohol above the prescribed limit, she disregarded the potential risk of harm that this might cause.
3. Ms Lally has received a significant sentence for the offence of drink driving and has received a substantial ban from driving.
4. Damage was caused to another vehicle as a result of the collision.

5. Publication

5.1 The SRA considers it appropriate that this agreement is published in the interests of transparency in the regulatory and disciplinary process. Ms Lally agrees to the publication of this agreement.

6. Acting in a way which is inconsistent with this agreement

6.1 Ms Lally agrees that she will not deny the admissions made in this agreement or act in any way which is inconsistent with it.

6.2 If Ms Lally denies the admissions or acts in a way which is inconsistent with this agreement, the conduct which is subject to this agreement may be considered further by the SRA. That may result in a disciplinary outcome or a referral to the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal on the original facts and allegations.

6.3 Denying the admissions made or acting in a way which is inconsistent with this agreement may also constitute a separate breach of principles 2 and 5 of the Principles and paragraph 7.3 of the Code of Conduct for Solicitors, RELs and RFLs.

6.4 Acting in a way which is inconsistent with this agreement may also constitute a separate breach of principles 2 and 5 of the Principles and paragraph 3.2 of the Code of Conduct for Firms.

7. Costs

7.1 Ms Lally agrees to pay the costs of the SRA's investigation in the sum of £300. Such costs are due within 28 days of a statement of costs due being issued by the SRA.