Juliette Elise Guest

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Juliette Elise Guest, an assistant solicitor admitted in 1996, faced four allegations arising from her work at Fieldings Porter. For client Mr A she drafted an affidavit falsely stating that an application had been made to set aside a judgment when no such application had been made, causing the client to unwittingly swear a false affidavit and misleading the court. For client Mr S, she fabricated a purported counsel's advice (dated 12 June 1998) which counsel confirmed he had not drafted and for which there were no instructions on file. She made full admissions, apologised, and did not appear. The Tribunal found all allegations substantiated and found that she had acted dishonestly. It ordered her struck off the Roll and to pay costs of £944.75.

Duties found breached:

• Not mislead the court
• No taking unfair advantage
• No conflict between current clients

Aggravating factors:

• Fabrication of counsel's advice
• Misleading the court through a false affidavit

Mitigating factors:

• Young and very inexperienced solicitor at the time of the matters
• Made full and clear admissions
• Apologised sincerely for distress caused to firm and clients
• Did not contest the allegations