Mother-of-two Victoria Donajgrodzka, whose last known address was Manor Farm Cottage, Offchurch, was barred from practising law by the Solicitors Regulation Authority in June.

The move came after statements were handed in by employees at her company Employment Integration in Ufton Road, Harbury.

The 39-year-old, who is also known by the names Donajgrodzki and Sedgwick, was declared bankrupt at Warwick County Court a month later.

Nuala Toner, of Manor Farm, Ladbroke, who began working with Mrs Donajgrodzka in September last year, told the Courier she was one of the parties affected by Mrs Donajgrodzka's financial situation.

Although Employment Integration has closed, Mrs Donajgrodzka's future has not been determined. She is awaiting a hearing at the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal in Farringdon Street, London, in November.

A statement published on the Solicitors Regulation Authority's website reads: "The Panel was satisfied that grounds for intervention existed under Paragraph 1(1)(a), namely that it had reason to suspect dishonesty on the part of the sole principal of the firm, Mrs Donajgrodzka."

A Warwickshire Police spokesperson said: "We can confirm that we have received allegations of irregular practice at a legal company in the Leamington area which have been investigated.

"The final decision over what action, if any, will be taken has yet to be made."

Mrs Donajgrodzka's bankrupt status means she no longer has control of her assets, she is unable to act as a company director and she cannot obtain credit for more than £250 without permission from the lender.

She must seek the court's permission before taking part in the promotion, formation or management of a limited company and she cannot trade in any business under any other name without first informing any individuals concerned of the bankruptcy.