An Angus solicitor is appealing his suspension from the Law Society of Scotland.
John Hamilton, also known as Ian, a partner from MacLean and Lowson in Forfar, has been suspended as an investigation takes place into allegations of breaches to accounts rules.
A spokeswoman for MacLean and Lowson, which has offices on East High Street in Forfar and on Schoolwynd in Kirriemuir, claimed action by RBS was the reason a deficit was created in a client account.
She said: “Neither Mr Hamilton nor MacLean and Lowson have at any time been accused of any financial offences.
“A situation arose whereby there was a deficit created in the MacLean and Lowson client account in contravention of Law Society rules.
“However, this deficit situation was caused as a direct result of actions by RBS. Recently RBS admitted full liability and accepted full responsibility for this deficit situation.
“RBS have further upheld Mr Hamilton’s complaint against them and they have recently rectified the deficit situation and offered Mr Hamilton compensation and costs.
“There is an ongoing appeal process by Mr Hamilton against his current suspension to the Law Society of Scotland, who have been made aware of RBS involvement in this matter.”
A spokeswoman from the Law Society of Scotland confirmed Mr Hamilton remained suspended.
She said: “The matter involving RBS was one of the matters which resulted in the withdrawal of Mr Hamilton’s practising certificate.
“Mr Hamilton is continuing to liaise with the Law Society regarding the situation.”
Mr Hamilton was born in Forfar and educated at Websters High School in Kirriemuir and Dundee University.
He became a partner in the firm in 1985, dealing with a wide range of legal matters.
RBS could not comment by the time of going to press.