Quirin
Disappointing Representation Driven by Self-Interest
I engaged this law firm on a friend’s recommendation, trusting it was based on experience. In hindsight, it felt more about gaining brownie points within a networking club than ensuring I received good legal support. From the start, I committed substantial legal fees and hundreds of hours of legal work. The lead solicitor agreed to a fixed hourly rate, fully aware it was a High Court matter. Yet later, she tried to raise the rate — despite knowing this from the beginning — and when challenged, she passed me off to a junior solicitor at the same rate. To be clear, the junior staff were professional and courteous. My concerns are with the leadership. I felt ingenuine claims were made, and that my solicitor lacked transparency, fairness, and accountability. Just days before a key hearing, the barrister they recommended flagged flaws in my statement, forcing a last-minute rewrite. I was charged again for this work. When I later raised concerns and asked for a small discount, there was no acknowledgment. The firm strongly encouraged me to concede jurisdiction, despite my objections. In hindsight, this mainly served their interests: by keeping the case in the UK, they stayed involved and continued billing through several proceedings. Had jurisdiction remained where it belonged, their involvement could have ended. Even the experienced firm I had retained later were puzzled by the decision and indicated that they would have never done this. I trusted this firm's advice — and regrettably, it served them more than me. In the end, I was left feeling misled and financially drained. I cannot recommend this firm to anyone — particularly not for technical matters or cases with a foreign element, as they lack the necessary experience.
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