I will not consider using this solicitor again; their primary concern seems to be money. They employ a solicitor advocate named Sean Poulier, whom they tout as a leading lawyer.
Sean Poulier is a disgrace to the profession he claims to represent. He collaborated with the prosecution, sharing personal notes just one day before my trial, leading to last-minute changes in charges. He single-handedly destroyed my POCA case, prompting Keir Monteith KC to express shock when reviewing Poulier's work. Monteith stepped in to fix the mess without charge.
Poulier advised me not to attend court for my final hearing to sign off on a Serious Crime Prevention order. However, he signed off on the wrong document—the draft—instead of the agreed draft we had discussed. This unique error left me without internet access for five years, only to be discovered later. When rectifying his mistake in the high court, Poulier requested £4,000, even though it was his fault.
Ultimately, the change was made at the high court for free, but it took an entire year and countless follow-ups to resolve. If you ever encounter Sean Poulier or are offered his services, I strongly advise against it. It appears to be a profit-driven scheme, benefiting only the solicitor, while you receive subpar and inadequate legal advice.
At no point did Sean Poulier deserve the title of a legal advocate. Descriptions of him as a very good lawyer or highly respected are absurd. He lacked a fundamental understanding of legal arguments and seemed more interested in discussing himself and Joseph Hills Partnership, boasting about his future ownership.
Words cannot adequately convey the frustration of dealing with Sean Poulier. I hope this review serves as a warning to others, as Sean appears to be the star lawyer for Joseph Hill's practice.
Oops, did I say lawyer? I meant legal advocate. A legal advocate should not even be considered for a bail application, let alone a significant criminal case.