Conveyancing And SRA Archives

How The Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) Investigates Complaints

All conveyancing and probate professionals who are regulated by the Council for Licenced Conveyancers (CLC) can be investigated by the body if allegations of misconduct are made. All regulated conveyancers are expected to comply with … Read More

Defending Disciplinary Action By the Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC)

The role of the conveyancer is often underestimated. While under pressure from all sides to bring transactions to a successful conclusion, conveyancers must ensure that key issues are not mishandled or ignored, as doing so … Read More

The SRA Accounts Rules (And What Happens When Your Breach Them)

In 2015, former Law Society council member Michael Webster was jailed for eight months after being found guilty of making five fraudulent transactions from his law firm’s client account to the value of £75,605.27. Mr … Read More

A Solicitors Guide To Fee Sharing and Referrals

Many law firms rely on business being referred from other practices or other third parties. However, this practice is strictly monitored by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) to ensure the best interests of the client … Read More

The ‘Uberisation’ Of The Legal Profession

The Solicitors Regulation Authority last month outlined plans to allow solicitors to practice on a freelance basis. They would not be required to register as a sole practitioner or be employed by a regulated firm. … Read More

What Constitutes A Breach Of Solicitor’s Undertaking?

An undertaking is a commitment by a solicitor to do something or not do something. Failing to comply with an undertaking can result in disciplinary action being taken by the Solicitors Regulation Authority SRA). The … Read More

SRA Interventions Double Year-On-Year

A recent news report in the Law Society Gazette states that the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is intervening in more multi-office firms and has experienced a spike in the number of practices it has shut … Read More

The SRA Decision-Making Process Explained

Being subject to a Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) investigation is certain to be a stressful experience for any firm. If you are a managing partner who suddenly finds their law firm being investigated by the … 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

What Clients Say

“I found Jonathan Goodwin’s website during a Google search after my firm received a concerning letter from the our regulator. Before dealing with it I wanted to seek advice on likely outcomes and ways to respond. I completed his online form and he called me later that day – on a weekend. I was already impressed. I was naturally anxious about the impact it could have on my career but he talked me through the scenarios and best ways forward and put my mind at ease.

He assisted in drafting a lengthy response to the regulators queries in time for the deadline. We heard back fairly quickly and the matter was closed without any further investigation. I am confident his assistance and thorough understanding of the issues, the law and the regulator lead to such a positive outcome.

If anyone finds themselves faced with action from their regulator I would strongly recommend engaging the services of Jonathan Goodwin.”

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"I found Jonathan Goodwin’s website during a Google search after my firm received a concerning letter from the our regulator. Before dealing with it I wanted to seek advice on likely outcomes and ways to respond. I completed his online form and he called me later that day – on a weekend. I was already impressed. I was naturally anxious about the impact it could have on my career but he talked me through the scenarios and best ways forward and put my mind at ease. He assisted in drafting a lengthy response to the regulators queries in time for the deadline. We heard back fairly quickly and the matter was closed without any further investigation. I am confident his assistance and thorough understanding of the issues, the law and the regulator lead to such a positive outcome. If anyone finds themselves faced with action from their regulator I would strongly recommend engaging the services of Jonathan Goodwin." Solicitor

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