A former solicitor who was jailed for defrauding clients has been ordered to pay back just £3,312.45 – despite benefiting more than £3m from his crimes. Christopher Bilmes, 46, appeared via video for the short hearing at Lewes Crown Court this morning.
Bilmes, who was the sole partner and founder of Bilmes Law LLP practising in conveyancing and family law, spoke only to confirm his name and thank the judge at the end of the hearing.
The now struck-off solicitor, admitted in 2004, pleaded guilty to seven charges of fraud last year and was sentenced to 56 months’ imprisonment.
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