ARB Archives - Jonathan Goodwin

Architects Registration Board (ARB) Welcomes PPE Commission Report on Architectural Training

In March 2025, the Professional Practical Experience (PPE) Commission submitted a report to the ARB. The PPE Commission was established by the ARB in February 2024 to review and improve the quality and accessibility of … Read More

2024 Competencies and Regulatory Framework for Educating Future Architects

In September 2023, the Architects Registration Board (ARB) published a consultation report on proposals for a new regulatory approach to how architects are trained and educated in the UK. In this article, we will take … Read More

Defending Against Action By The Architects Registration Board (ARB)

In the UK, the Architects Act 1997 (AA 1997) provides for the regulation of the architects’ profession, with the Architects Registration Board (ARB) being responsible for its oversight. The ARB exists to: manage the UK … Read More

A Quick Guide To The Architects Registration Board Code Of Conduct

Like all professions, architects are robustly regulated. The Architects Act 1997, section 13 provides that the Architects Registration Board (ARB) must issue a Code setting out the professional standards and conduct expected of a person … Read More

Proposal To Allow ARB To Test The Competence Of Architects

In November 2020, the Government launched a consultation on plans to amend the Architects Act 1997 (AA 1997) to allow the Architects Registration Board (ARB) to regularly examine architects and remove practitioners that do not … Read More

What Clients Say

“I had the privilege of working with Jonathan at the lowest point of my legal career. Being referred to the SDT on allegations of dishonesty was an incredibly distressing experience. However, Jonathan provided me with excellent advice and guidance that not only dissolved my anxiety but also eventually resulted in the referral decision being cancelled.

From the outset, Jonathan demonstrated great levels of professionalism, expertise, and comprehension. He listened to every detail of my case, carefully analysing the claims and the evidence that the SRA had generated. Dismantling complicated legal problems into elementary, comprehensible parts was a necessary strength that allowed me to grasp the procedure and the methodology we would be employing.

It was the precision with which he presented the representations to the SRA that singled out Jonathan. Every point was supported by robust evidence, relevant case law, and a deep understanding of the regulatory mechanism behind it. His points were not only forceful but presented so clearly that there was no room for misinterpretation.

Along the way, Jonathan was always available, patient, and willing to answer my questions, no matter how small. His approach was comforting and trustworthy, which were invaluable factors when everything was so hectic. I knew that my case was being taken care of, understanding that the individual dealing with it cared most about providing the best for me.

Thanks to Jonathan’s hard work, the decision to refer was reversed. I cannot speak highly enough of Jonathan to anyone who is experiencing regulatory problems or in need of the best possible legal counsel. His unparalleled experience, professionalism, and sensitivity render him a paragon of the legal profession.”

Solicitor

"I had the privilege of working with Jonathan at the lowest point of my legal career. Being referred to the SDT on allegations of dishonesty was an incredibly distressing experience. However, Jonathan provided me with excellent advice and guidance that not only dissolved my anxiety but also eventually resulted in the referral decision being cancelled. From the outset, Jonathan demonstrated great levels of professionalism, expertise, and comprehension. He listened to every detail of my case, carefully analysing the claims and the evidence that the SRA had generated. Dismantling complicated legal problems into elementary, comprehensible parts was a necessary strength that allowed me to grasp the procedure and the methodology we would be employing. It was the precision with which he presented the representations to the SRA that singled out Jonathan. Every point was supported by robust evidence, relevant case law, and a deep understanding of the regulatory mechanism behind it. His points were not only forceful but presented so clearly that there was no room for misinterpretation. Along the way, Jonathan was always available, patient, and willing to answer my questions, no matter how small. His approach was comforting and trustworthy, which were invaluable factors when everything was so hectic. I knew that my case was being taken care of, understanding that the individual dealing with it cared most about providing the best for me. Thanks to Jonathan's hard work, the decision to refer was reversed. I cannot speak highly enough of Jonathan to anyone who is experiencing regulatory problems or in need of the best possible legal counsel. His unparalleled experience, professionalism, and sensitivity render him a paragon of the legal profession." Solicitor

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