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Regulatory settlement agreements

A regulatory settlement agreement(RSA) is used between the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and a regulated firm of solicitors or an individual solicitor to settle a disciplinary proceedings investigation in full. Offering to conclude a disciplinary … Read More

Law firm Leigh Day cleared of Iraq case professional misconduct allegations

On 9thJune, the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) cleared London law firm Leigh Day and three of its solicitors of all 20 allegations of professional misconduct over Iraq war murder compensation claims. The trial, instigated by … Read More

The Solicitors Regulation Authority v lawyers behaving badly

Within the space of a month, the High Court has issued conflicting decisions on whether a solicitor’s lack of integrity shows dishonesty. The Solicitors Regulation Authority (the SRA) is reported to be considering an appeal … Read More

Regulatory requirements of a client care policy

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Handbook (the Handbook) sets out all the SRA’s regulatory requirements on solicitors. It is updated regularly, version 18 having been published on 1 November 2016. The Handbook outlines the ethical … Read More

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

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

“When I first contacted Jonathan solely on account of his impressive experience, I was a bag of nerves and consumed by worry. Prior to calling Jonathan’s firm, I had called 2 other solicitors on this same matter.

Jon called back promptly and what followed gave me such confidence, that I had someone who not only was interested in fighting my corner, but left me with no doubt that he was extremely competent and knew his stuff. His explanation of the procedure and rules was second to none. He followed our initial telephone conversation with emails and kept me updated throughout the engagement.

I had prior to speaking with Jon thought a satisfactory resolution seemed nigh on impossible.

Not only was he able put my case across to the SRA in a professional but empathetic manner, he offered options and all the re-assurance needed. His professional, detailed and strong representation left me in no doubt of the strength of his argument. The SRA closed the matter without further action.

To say I am a satisfied client is to say the least. Jon is the man you need on your side when you are under SRA investigation.

I are eternally grateful for his service and I recommend Jon without reservation any day.”

Solicitor

"When I first contacted Jonathan solely on account of his impressive experience, I was a bag of nerves and consumed by worry. Prior to calling Jonathan's firm, I had called 2 other solicitors on this same matter. Jon called back promptly and what followed gave me such confidence, that I had someone who not only was interested in fighting my corner, but left me with no doubt that he was extremely competent and knew his stuff. His explanation of the procedure and rules was second to none. He followed our initial telephone conversation with emails and kept me updated throughout the engagement. I had prior to speaking with Jon thought a satisfactory resolution seemed nigh on impossible. Not only was he able put my case across to the SRA in a professional but empathetic manner, he offered options and all the re-assurance needed. His professional, detailed and strong representation left me in no doubt of the strength of his argument. The SRA closed the matter without further action. To say I am a satisfied client is to say the least. Jon is the man you need on your side when you are under SRA investigation. I are eternally grateful for his service and I recommend Jon without reservation any day." Solicitor

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