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Restoration to the Solicitors Roll – an interview with Jonathan Goodwin

Anyone wishing to apply for restoration to the Roll of Solicitors needs to carefully consider their chance of success, preferably with the help of someone who understands the challenges involved. Jonathan Goodwin is such a … Read More

How Professional Service Providers Can Protect Their Businesses From Money Laundering

Last month in an interview with The Guardian, the head of the National Crime Agency, David Little said UK authorities were struggling to prevent vast sums of dirty money entering the country. “The amount of … Read More

Should the SRA be Police, Judge and Jury?

Currently, solicitors who face allegations made against them are subject to investigation and sanction by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (“SRA”). The SRA can rebuke solicitors and fine them up to £2,000.00. In more serious cases … Read More

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

What Clients Say

“I received a letter from the SRA, criticising reports I had made to the SRA together with challenging the quality of the work undertaken.

The letter concluded that “In view of the circumstances of the present case, the SRA will consider whether notice of disqualification should be given to you in respect of the Reports which you signed”.

After considering the seriousness of the matter I consulted with and engaged Jon to assist in dealing with my “defence”. Jon immediately grasped the implications and after preparing for him a narrative background, providing further clarification he was able to prepare a suitable response for my consideration. Approved, the response was submitted and within 5 days the SRA advised “In view of the circumstances, I will not be making a referral for a decision to be made in accordance with Rule 12.6(b) of the SRA Accounts Rules 2019. I can confirm that this matter is now closed.”

My sincere thanks to Jon, and relief at the outcome.”

Accountant

“I received a letter from the SRA, criticising reports I had made to the SRA together with challenging the quality of the work undertaken. The letter concluded that “In view of the circumstances of the present case, the SRA will consider whether notice of disqualification should be given to you in respect of the Reports which you signed”. After considering the seriousness of the matter I consulted with and engaged Jon to assist in dealing with my “defence”. Jon immediately grasped the implications and after preparing for him a narrative background, providing further clarification he was able to prepare a suitable response for my consideration. Approved, the response was submitted and within 5 days the SRA advised “In view of the circumstances, I will not be making a referral for a decision to be made in accordance with Rule 12.6(b) of the SRA Accounts Rules 2019. I can confirm that this matter is now closed.” My sincere thanks to Jon, and relief at the outcome.” Accountant

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