Warning - do not use wolstenholmes solicitors

TheInsideTruth_2

tweety2009 wrote: »

He even tried to sell me his firm but when I checked all the accounts I realised that it was in massive debt. I therefore changed my mind. Its a shame that people like Imran Husseyn have been caught in the trap. .

So if you realised how badly in debt the company was, how did IM not realise? Instead of trying to be the big hero and 'save the company' he should of reported them himself and saved current aswell as future clients from losing so much money, instead of feeling sympathetic for him, we should feel sorry for people who have lost homes and money

RobS77

This whole thing is very dodgy- how many partners were there in the firm? And what was Helen Murgatroyd's role at the firm- handling of complaints it seems?

naraloo

Hi - I am in the same boat with many. Completed purchase with Wolstenholmes in October, then get a bill for unpaid stamp duty from HMRC. Have a filed a complaint with the SRA but I have now found out that the land title has not been transferred - anyone have any idea how I can get this done??

Good to see the publicity working with many news articles and my sympathy to those who are still with housing problems.

MissPomPoms

I'd just like to say in response to those comments that some of these threads are sympathising with Imran Hussain (my previous one included) that of course my sympathies lie firmly with the clients who are facing ruin due to the maladministration of the this dreadful company; but that I'd like to broaden out the conversation to deal with the other protagonists in this saga.

Particularly Nasir Ilyas and Wasseem Siddique who it appear have a history of nefarious and dodgy dealings.

What's to be gained by just wishing Imran Hussain were banged-up; if he's dun wrong then the courts will administer justice.

It appears that this thread has attracted a growing amount of media attention which has culminated in Imran Hussain becoming the spokesman for WH (but I still fear he's the Organ Grinders Monkey).

I'd like to know alot more about the other partners / owners / and why is the lovely Sean Daly never mentioned... is it possibly because of his name being English ? And what's all this about a phone scam.

Simply_Me_2

sloughflint wrote: »

Indeed.
Now wasn't there a mention somewhere about some sort of phone scam?

Could this be the very same foxy IH?

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showpost.html?p=7729601&postcount=1767

Different industry but the pattern of non reply to emails is familiar and makes this post all the more interesting:
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showpost.html?p=28118873&postcount=54

Will keep my eye on this thread and look forward to developments especially the entertaining newbie contributions.

Thank you for this. Definitely appears to be the same MO. Please let us bring this to the attention of the SRA. If Mr Hussain was involved the first time around then how did he get away with it the first time he should of been reported then and dealt with accordingly.

Simply_Me_2

MissPomPoms wrote: »

I'd just like to say in response to those comments that some of these threads are sympathising with Imran Hussain (my previous one included) that of course my sympathies lie firmly with the clients who are facing ruin due to the maladministration of the this dreadful company; but that I'd like to broaden out the conversation to deal with the other protagonists in this saga.

Particularly Nasir Ilyas and Wasseem Siddique who it appear have a history of nefarious and dodgy dealings.

What's to be gained by just wishing Imran Hussain were banged-up; if he's dun wrong then the courts will administer justice.

It appears that this thread has attracted a growing amount of media attention which has culminated in Imran Hussain becoming the spokesman for WH (but I still fear he's the Organ Grinders Monkey).

I'd like to know alot more about the other partners / owners / and why is the lovely Sean Daly never mentioned... is it possibly because of his name being English ? And what's all this about a phone scam.

If Mr Hussain wants to put himself out there as the spokes person for Wolstenholmes he could do one better and give me my [EMAIL="F~@#ing"]F~@#ing[/EMAIL] money back.

I personally dealt with Imran and therefore that gives me the right to blame him for everything. His lack of integrity and conscience has put me on the brink of a breakdown. How much money is he missing tonight? I have £41,000 pounds missing and no home, he deserves everything and more, Godbless him.

Simply_Me_2

The bank I was told to pay my money into by Sheridan Wall of Stirling Law Solicitors was:

The bank details are :-

Lloyds TSB

Sort code 30-13-90

Account No. 00053307 - Wolstenholmes. (Heald Green, Birmingham OSC 4 Ariel House, 2138 Coventry Road, Birmingham, B26 3JW). Is this a client account?

Interestingly my mortgage providers money which they also sent o 17 December 3 days before completion was to take place bounced back to them and they still have their money. My money went into the above account on 17 December and I have never seen it since.

I was under the impression that my money and the banks money should of all been going into the same account obviouslyy not.

cicero001

Re: the above post - these press releases would have simply been drafted by a PR agent and released to the press - it is akin to advertising and is just to get the name 'out there' .

It does not alter the fact that the 'buck stops' with the managing partner.

Law Society Solicitors' Rule 1.1 is to always act in the Clients' best interests - he has clearly breached this as well as numerous rules regarding clients' monies, advertising, handling complaints.

We should be able to trust solicitors as we trust doctors and there should be NO sympathy for those who breach the Solicitors' Rules.

Mr Hussain will have had sight of the accounts, the systems and a detailed idea of how many files there were and staffing levels when he took over the practice. If he did not carry out due diligence, then this has been to the detriment of clients - if he did then he did nothing to rectify the situation.

I am pleased to see he has been suspended as this will stop him causing any more problems before he is struck off.

TO hopefully allay some fears; DWF are a first class firm and would not have been chosen by the SRA if they were not - they will take over files (unless you choose another firm) and , in conjunction with the Law Society, will complete on purchases/sales (where possible).

Monies should be held in the Wolstenholmes client account and accountants will identify what money belongs to who. Once this is done, the monies should be unfrozen. If any monies have 'disappeared' these should be paid in full by a fund run by the Law Society to which all solicitors contribute as part of their practicing certificates.

therefore - whilst it may take time and stress - nobody should actually lose money.

Mr Hussain and Co. will hopefully be struck off and will not be able to practice again.

cakinwande

RobS77 wrote: »

This whole thing is very dodgy- how many partners were there in the firm? And what was Helen Murgatroyd's role at the firm- handling of complaints it seems?

Helen was the head of complaints. Yes, has anyone else had a complaint about Sean Daly? My official complaint to the LCS was to do with him and I think he has a big role at the company, most of the publicity articles on WH have been done by him?

Simply_Me_2

Catwoman8950 wrote: »

Further information can be obtained from Companies House. Go to their website and select Webcheck. Search on company name and find it. If you then select Order Information on Company, some very interesting details are revealed :-).

Do you still have this information? I resent having to pay out more money to acquire any more information on this lot.