# Case (Capacity to instruct). Aina Khan Law Ltd v Legal Ombudsman \[2025\] EWHC 1319 (Admin)

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**Created:** [8 October 2025 09:56 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-capacity-to-instruct-aina-khan-law-ltd-v-legal-ombudsman-2025-ewhc-1319-admin/4418 "2025-10-08T09:56:00Z")\
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— The Legal Ombudsman's conclusion that the solicitor had not adequately assessed her client's capacity when taking her on as a client and carrying out work on her behalf was irrational.

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