In a significant ruling on November 21, 2025, the General Legal Council has suspended Senior Counsel Hubert Elrington from practicing law for six months due to grave professional misconduct. The Council found Elrington guilty of accepting $6,000 from a client to file a legal claim against a bank, a case he never pursued. Additionally, he failed to keep the client informed and reneged on a prior commitment to refund the money. The Council dismissed his justifications as insufficient. Alongside the suspension, Elrington is mandated to repay the $6,000 in full, with the suspension potentially extended if he fails to comply. The Council emphasized that this decision aims to uphold public confidence in the legal profession. Elrington, a lawyer with 50 years of experience, now faces one of the most severe penalties short of disbarment.