RIBA Member: Theodore Adiyan (6980217), of London
Date of RIBA Professional Conduct Hearing: 21 April 2023
Date decision issued: 24 April 2023
Sanction Imposed: Expulsion
Publication period: 24 months
End of publication period: 24 April2026
Following a hearing before the Professional Conduct Committee, Mr Adiyan was deemed to have breached the RIBA Code of Professional Conduct 2019.
- Principle 1 of the 2019 code in that he failed to notify the RIBA of a previous criminal conviction and failed to engage with the Professional Standards department by not providing a plea in mitigation.
In accordance with the RIBA Disciplinary Procedures, Mr Adiyan has been issued with a Expulsion.
RIBA Member: Andrew Plumridge (5942026), of Guildford
Date of RIBA Professional Conduct Hearing: 23 March 2023
Date decision issued: 28 March 2023
Sanction Imposed: Expulsion
Publication period: 24 months
End of publication period: 28 March 2026
Following a hearing before the Professional Conduct Committee, Mr Plumridge was deemed to have breached the RIBA Code of Professional Conduct 2005 (2016) and 2019.
- Principle 1, 1.3 of the 2005 (2016) code in that he failed to notify the RIBA of his erasure from the Architects Registration Board in 2013, and continued to renew his chartered membership. He also failed to report a prior conviction in 2016.
Further breaches of the RIBA Code of Professional Conduct (1 May 2019)
- Principle 1, 1.2, 2.1 and 2.2; he indicated he practiced under the name, style or title of 'Architect', using the title 'Chartered Architectural and Historic Buildings Consultant'
- Principle 3, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4 and 9.5; he failed to comply with the relevant legislative requirements to use the title and RIBA affix, misleading others of his professional status
In accordance with the RIBA Disciplinary Procedures, Mr Plumridge has been issued with a Expulsion.
RIBA Member: Jonathan (Jonny) Muirhead (8015789), of London
Date of RIBA Professional Conduct Hearing: 8 March 2023
Date decision issued: 14 March 2023
Sanction Imposed: Expulsion
Publication period: 24 months
End of publication period: 14 March 2026
Following a hearing before the Professional Conduct Committee, Mr Muirhead was deemed to have breached the RIBA Code of Professional Conduct 2019.
- A breach of Principle 1, 7.2 in that he failed to notify the RIBA of the criminal convictions which took place between 2018 – 2020
- A breach of Principle 1, 7.4 in that he did not report the outcome of the ARB sanction to the RIBA within the specified timeframe as requested under the Code of Conduct.
In accordance with the RIBA Disciplinary Procedures, Mr Muirhead has been issued with a Expulsion.
RIBA Practice: Llama Architects (20017676), of Greater Manchester
Date of RIBA Professional Conduct Hearing: 2 March 2023
Date decision issued: 9 March 2023
Sanction Imposed: Suspension 12 Months
Publication period: 12 months
End of publication period: 9 March 2024
Following a hearing before the Professional Conduct Committee, Llama Architects were deemed to have breached the RIBA Code of Professional Conduct 2005 (2016 version).
- A breach of Principle 1, 1.1, in that it was foreseeable that the confusion between Llama Architects and Llama Group could lead to a conflict of interest and that Llama Architects would not be able to act impartially or objectively. Llama Architects should not have offered to monitor and supervise construction works by their own design & building company, Llama Group Ltd, since there was a conflict of interest which they failed to address.
- A breach of principle 1, section 3, paragraph 3.1 and 3.2 Llama Architects did not advise their client of any potential conflict of interest in their acting as architects and then subsequently as a design & build contractor, thereby failing to declare a conflict of interest to all affected parties.
In accordance with the RIBA Disciplinary Procedures, Llama Architects have been issued with a Suspension of 12 months.
RIBA Member: Laura Petruso (10411301), of London
Date of RIBA Professional Conduct Hearing: 14 December 2022
Date decision issued: 21 December 2023
Sanction Imposed: Expulsion
Publication period: 24 months
End of publication period: 21 December 2025
Following a hearing before the Professional Conduct Committee, Ms Petruso was deemed to have breached the RIBA Code of Professional Conduct 2005 (2016 version).
- A breach of Principle 1, in that she failed to act with impartiality and with responsibility by not informing her client of her request for and the receipt of the ‘referral fee’ of £15,000 paid by a contractor
- She had allowed herself to be influenced improperly by her own self-interest which was reflected in her recommendation of a particular contractor
In accordance with the RIBA Disciplinary Procedures, Ms Petruso has been issued with a Expulsion.
RIBA Member: Zeya Win (6760318), of London
Date of RIBA Professional Conduct Hearing: 26 January 2023
Date decision issued: 02 February 2023
Sanction Imposed: Expulsion
Publication period: 24 months
End of publication period: 02 February 2026
Following a hearing before the Professional Conduct Committee on 26 January 2023, Mr Zeya Win was deemed to have breached the RIBA Code of Professional Conduct 2019.
- A breach of Principle 1, of the RIBA Code of Professional Conduct 2019. The Member had intended to mislead the Complainant about what had happened to her items which had been sold with the intention of keeping the proceeds. The Member had engaged in agreements with the contractor, the window supplier and kitchen supplier to receive commission payments that were not disclosed to the client. Whilst these payments were ultimately deducted or repaid, this shows a lack of integrity. A failure to send adequate terms of business meant that the Complainant was unclear about the Members' fees for the project and was not provided with all of the information required.
- A breach of Principle 2, paragraphs 1.1, 1.2 and 1.4 of the RIBA Code of Professional Conduct 2019.The Complainant was not adequately advised about the need to submit an application pursuant to Building Regulations and that no such application was ever made by the Member.
In accordance with the RIBA Disciplinary Procedures, Mr Win has been issued with a Expulsion.
RIBA Member: Laura Petruso (10411301), of London
Date of RIBA Professional Conduct Hearing: 14 December 2022
Date decision issued: 21 December 2023
Sanction Imposed: Expulsion
Publication period: 24 months
End of publication period: 21 December 2025
Following a hearing before the Professional Conduct Committee, Ms Petruso was deemed to have breached the RIBA Code of Professional Conduct 2005 (2016 version).
- A breach of Principle 1, in that she failed to act with impartiality and with responsibility by not informing her client of her request for and the receipt of the ‘referral fee’ of £15,000 paid by a contractor
- She had allowed herself to be influenced improperly by her own self-interest which was reflected in her recommendation of a particular contractor
In accordance with the RIBA Disciplinary Procedures, Ms Petruso has been issued with a Expulsion.
RIBA Member: John Kirkpatrick (5369047), of County Down
Date of RIBA Professional Conduct Hearing: 10 November 2022
Date decision issued: 13 December 2022
Sanction Imposed: Public Reprimand
Date of publication: 10 January 2023
Publication period: 24 months
End of publication period: 10 January 2025
Following a hearing before the Professional Conduct Committee on 7 December 2023, Mr John Kirjpatrick was deemed to have breached the RIBA Code of Professional Conduct 2005 (July 2016 version).
- He failed to adequately or at all inspect a site in accordance with the Architects Certificate signed by them in breach of Principle 2.
- He offered the Complainant a financial inducement if they were to withdraw their complaint to the Architects Registration Board, in breach of breach of Principles 1.1, 1.2 and 1.6.
In accordance with the RIBA Disciplinary Procedures, Mr Kirkpatrick has been issued with a Public Reprimand.
RIBA Chartered Practice: Cannon Clarke (20026390), of Norwich
Date of RIBA Professional Conduct Hearing: 10 November 2022
Date decision issued: 7 December 2022
Sanction Imposed: Suspension 6 months
Date of publication: 28 December 2022
Publication period: 6 months
End of publication period: 28 June 2023
Following a hearing before the Professional Conduct Committee on 25 November 2022, Cannon Clarke Architects was deemed to have breached the RIBA Code of Practice 2021.
- They dismissed an employee in a Public House. They also conducted private, personal and confidential employment matters in a way that did not treat the employee fairly, with courtesy and respect in breach of Principle 3, paragraph 4.4.
- They discussed private, personal and confidential employment matters with an employee in the bar of a Public House, they failed to provide a fair, safe and equitable working environment in breach of Principle 3 paragraph 6.1.
- They failed to issue a full written contract of employment in breach of Principle 3, paragraph 6.2.
In accordance with the RIBA Disciplinary Procedures, Cannon Clarke Architects has been issued with a 6-month suspension.
RIBA Member: Corey Waters (20008006), of Shropshire
Date of RIBA Professional Conduct Hearing: 10 November 2022
Date decision issued: 15 November 2022
Sanction Imposed: Public Reprimand
Date of publication: 13 December 2022
Publication period: 24 months
End of publication period: 13 December 2024
Following a hearing before the Professional Conduct Committee on 10 November 2022, Mr Corey Waters was deemed to have breached the RIBA Code of Professional Conduct 2019.
- He failed to hold suitable insurance to cover any potential liabilities arising from negligence or breach of contract associated with their professional activities in breach of Principle 3, paragraph 10.1.
In accordance with the RIBA Disciplinary Procedures, Mr Waters has been issued with a Public Reprimand.
RIBA Member: Jonathan Ellis-Miller (6432652), of Cambridge
Date of RIBA Professional Conduct Hearing: 2 November 2022
Date decision issued: 8 November 2022
Sanction Imposed: Public Reprimand
Date of publication: 8 December 2022
Publication period: 24 months
End of publication period: 8 December 2024
Overview decision:
Following a hearing on 2 November 2022, Professor Ellis-Miller was found to have breached the RIBA Code of Professional Conduct (2005, with 2016 Guidance Notes) and (2019).
He was found to have breached the following provisions:
- He failed to properly manage his Practice, in breach of Principle 2.1 and 2.3 of the RIBA Code of Professional Conduct (2005, with 2016 Guidance Notes)
- He made misleading, untrue and/or unfair statements to the ARB and the RIBA in connection with the complaint in breach of Principle 1.1 and 1.3 of the RIBA Code of Professional Conduct (2019)
In accordance with the RIBA Disciplinary Procedures, and having considered the RIBA Indicative Sanctions Guidance 2020, the Hearing Panel issued Professor Ellis-Miller with a Public Reprimand
Notice of Public Reprimand
RIBA Member: Mr Paul Karlsson (5606115), of Gloucester
Date of RIBA Professional Conduct Hearing: 7 September 2022
Date decision issued: 28 September 2022
Sanction Imposed: Public Reprimand
Date of publication: 25 October 2022
Publication period: 24 months
End of publication period: 25 October 2024
Overview decision:
Following a hearing on 27 September 2022, Mr Karlsson was found to have breached the RIBA Code of Professional Conduct (2005, with 2016 Guidance Notes).
He was found to have breached the following provisions:
- He failed to ensure that his terms of appointment, the scope of work and/or the essential project requirements were clear and recorded in writing, also failing to have maintained clear records of any changes to those made with the client, in breach of Principle 2.3
- He failed to ensure that they kept clients informed of the progress of the project and/or of the key decisions made on the client’s behalf in breach of Principle 2.4.
- He failed to have in place or have access to effective procedures for dealing with disputes or complaints, promptly and appropriately in breach of principle 3.5.
In accordance with the RIBA Disciplinary Procedures, and having considered the RIBA Indicative Sanctions Guidance 2020, the Hearing Panel issued Mr Karlsson with a Public Reprimand
Notice of Public Reprimand
RIBA Member: Mr Graham Rix (4344824), of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Date of RIBA Professional Conduct Hearing: 7 September 2022
Date decision issued: 12 September 2022
Sanction Imposed: Public Reprimand
Date of publication: 10 October 2022
Publication period: 24 months
End of publication period: 10 October 2024
Overview decision:
Following a hearing on 7 September 2022, Mr Rix was found to have breached the RIBA Code of Professional Conduct (2005, with 2016 Guidance Notes).
He was found to have breached the following provisions:
- He allowed himself to be improperly influenced by his own self-interest for building works on his property and, as a result, failed to act with impartiality, responsibility and truthfulness at all times in his professional and business activities, in breach of Principle 1
- He failed to comply with section 3 of the Party Wall Act, and with regulations in relation to the Grade II Listed building with the local planning authority and, as a result, failed to apply high standards of skill, knowledge and care, in breach of Principle 2
- He failed to have proper concern and due regard for the effect that his building works may have had on the adjoining property of the Complainants and, as a result failed to have a proper concern and due regard for the effect that his work may have on its users and the local community, in breach of Principle 3
In accordance with the RIBA Disciplinary Procedures, and having considered the RIBA Indicative Sanctions Guidance 2020, the Hearing Panel issued Mr Rix with a Public Reprimand
Notice of Suspension
RIBA Member: Dr Alla Al-Sohaini (20001046), of Birmingham, UK
Date of RIBA Professional Conduct Hearing: 16 August 2022
Date decision issued: 26 August 2022
Sanction Imposed: Suspension, 12 months
Date of publication: 24 September 2022
Publication period: 12 months
End of publication period: 24 September 2023
Overview decision:
Following a hearing on 16 August 2022, Dr Al-Sohaini of Birmingham was found to have breached the RIBA Code of Professional Conduct (2005, with 2016 Guidance Notes) and (2019).
He was found to have breached the following provisions:
- Principle 2.1 (2005(2016)) and Principle 2, 1.1, 1.2 and 1.8 (2019), in that he failed to apply reasonable standards of skill, knowledge and care in the performance of his work; and
- Principle 2, 1.1, 10.1, and 10.2 in that he failed to confirm with the local authority whether planning permission was required and if the design would be accepted under permitted development; and
- Principle 2.3, in that he failed to ensure his terms of appointment, the scope of work and essential project requirements was clear and recorded in writing; and
- Principle 3, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3 and 8.4 (2019) in that he failed to provide an adequate or appropriate response to the complaint.
In accordance with the RIBA Disciplinary Procedures, and having considered the RIBA Indicative Sanctions Guidance 2020, the Hearing Panel issued Dr Al-Sohaini with a Suspension from RIBA Membership for a period of 12 months.
Notice of Public Reprimand
RIBA Member: Mr Sandip Chudha (12725333), of Gillingham, Kent
Date of RIBA Professional Conduct Hearing: 9 August 2022
Date decision issued: 15 August 2022
Sanction Imposed: Public Reprimand
Date of publication: 14 September 2022
Publication period: 24 months
End of publication period: 14 September 2024
Overview decision:
Following a hearing on 9 August 2022, Mr Chudha was found to have breached RIBA Byelaw 4.1. He was convicted of failing to comply with a planning enforcement notice.
In accordance with the RIBA Disciplinary Procedures 2019, and having considered the RIBA Indicative Sanctions Guidance 2020, the Hearing Panel issued Mr Chudha with a Public Reprimand.
Notice of Sanction
RIBA Member: Mr Peter Kellow (4184871), of Toulouse, France
Date of RIBA Professional Conduct Hearing: 13 May 2021
Date decision issued: 20 May 2021
Sanction Imposed: Expulsion
Date of publication: 17 June 2021
Publication period: 24 months
End of publication period: 17 June 2023
Overview decision:
Following a hearing on 13 May 2021, Mr Peter Kellow was found to have breached the RIBA Code of Professional Conduct (2005, with 2016 Guidance Notes). He was found to have made an inappropriate public post on his Facebook profile on 13 April 2019.
Mr Kellow was found to have breached the following provisions of the RIBA Code of Professional Conduct:
- Principle 1.1, in that he failed to act with impartiality, responsibility and truthfulness at all times; and
- Principe 1.3, in that he was party to a statement, or statements, which he knew to be untrue, misleading and unfair to others; and
- Principle 3.1, in that he failed to respect the beliefs and opinions of other people, recognise social diversity and/or treat everyone fairly.
In accordance with the RIBA Disciplinary Procedures 2019, and having considered the RIBA Indicative Sanctions Guidance 2020, the Hearing Panel issued Mr Kellow with an Expulsion from RIBA Membership. Mr Kellow has therefore been expelled from RIBA membership with immediate effect.
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