Blog - Page 10 of 10 - Jonathan Goodwin

Staying on the Right-Side of the Data Protection Act 1998

This month, a senior barrister was fined £1,000 when highly sensitive client information relating to family court proceedings was accidentally uploaded online, becoming easily accessible to the public via search engines. The Information Commissioner’s Office … Read More

Identity Fraud and Conveyancing – Is Your Firm at Risk?

Identity fraud is on the rise and conveyancing firms are increasingly preferred targets of online hackers and con-artists. It is not just small, high-street firms that are vulnerable. City firm Mishcon de Reya was found … Read More

How Solicitors Can Survive An SRA Investigation

Few things cause the manager of a law firm more stress and anxiety than news that the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is conducting an investigation into your practice. If you have an understanding of the … Read More

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"When the SRA first got in touch, I was significantly concerned about being involved in a regulatory process particularly as I had recently decided to work alone as a consultant solicitor. My concern was that I would have to attempt to deal with this all alone and not be able to share it with a colleague or friend who may understand. Gladly for me I came across your website and took to the chance to pour over the content which was impressive. Once we established contact email communication was swift, prompt and succinct – exactly what is needed in a situation where anxiety levels can be heightened. I never once felt I could not reach out to you or in the dark about what was going on and seeing how you operate only gave me confidence I had made the right decision. I am very pleased with the outcome you delivered for me which was in line with your initial comments in our first conversation. I would not hesitate in recommending you to a colleague should the need ever arise." Solicitor

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