“That is indeed an excellent outcome. Thank you for all your work with this matter. This was, thankfully, the first time I had been involved in such a matter and your calm, knowledgeable and measured approach was very much appreciated.”
Solicitor
“The journey of any professional misconduct investigation is a difficult one, and one which the individual needs advocacy that they can trust and rely upon to make the right decisions at the right time. Jon’s vast experience and ability was clearly demonstrated in my case. This was combined with his intuition to “read the room” on the day of the tribunal and to pitch the submissions to achieve the best possible outcome.”
Actuary
“Dear Jonathan,
Thank you for all your assistance, hard work, advice and support on my matter. My matter was not a straight forward case, due to many reasons, but I was impressed with how quickly you reviewed my matter and understood it. This is clearly due to your years of experience dealing with such matters with the SRA and deep knowledge of the codes of conduct.
I am happy to recommend you to anyone requiring your specialist advice and assistance.”
Solicitor
“I cannot recommend Jonathan Goodwin highly enough. After instructing him I felt a weight off my shoulders as his calm manner and extensive knowledge of the process put me at ease. I am thoroughly delighted with the outcome in my case. I would not hesitate to use Jonathan’s services again.”
Solicitor
“I would like to take this chance to thank you for all your support and expertise in navigating through the process with the SDT.
Jonathan‘a 30 years experience is evident in his knowledge to negotiate the best outcome for me.
I am grateful for the different perspective that he presented to me highlighting the weaknesses in my case and giving me wise and pragmatic advice which led to an outcome that enabled me to continue practising as a Solicitor .
I cannot thank Jonathan and his team enough for all the hard work that lead to a successful outcome.
Finally, thank you Jonathan for being an empathetic and a friendly person to deal with at such a stressful time in my life. I am grateful and will recommend your services to other people.
Thank you once again”
Solicitor
“I would like to thank you very much for all the support, hard work and good advice you have given to me over the many years the SRA matter has dragged on.
It is such a relief to have had you settle the allegations on very reasonable terms”.
Solicitor
“To anyone who is having difficulties with the SRA, I cannot recommend Jonathan Goodwin high enough. Throughout the process, he has been calm, efficient, clear and supportive. I’m absolutely delighted with the outcome and had it not been for him I would seriously have considered giving up. I cannot thank him enough for his care and skill in dealing with one of the most stressful experiences I’ve ever had.”
Solicitor
“Since my initial consultation with Jonathan, he put my mind at ease and walked me through the process in seeking to collate what information was necessary to deal with my case. Thereafter, Jonathan dealt with all communications in a very thorough and efficient manner which helped in obtaining a favourable outcome”.
Surveyor
“Thanks very much for all the assistance that you have given me over the last couple of years. As you know it was a very difficult time for me professionally and personally and you were able to keep what would have been a case that normally would have gone to the tribunal out of the tribunal and agree a very favorable regulated settlement agreement.
I will, of course, pass on your name to anyone who needs your services.”
Barrister
“I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for all your support and expertise in navigating through the process with the SRA. Your knowledge of the inner workings and how best to present a comprehensive response was invaluable. I can’t thank you enough for all your hard work that lead to a successful outcome. Finally, thank you for being empathetic and a friendly person to deal with at such a stressful time in my life”.
Solicitor
“I actually cannot communicate how grateful I am for everything you have done. Thank you so much.
Jon has provided a first-class level of service, advice, and counsel.
Even as an experienced litigator nothing could have prepared me for the shock and stress of being subjected to an SRA investigation.
Throughout the entire process Jon gave clear guidance and prepared persuasive submissions.
I have no hesitation in recommending him to anyone facing this type of situation”.
Solicitor
“I would like to thank you for the invaluable service you provided during our initial conversation. You really helped reassure me when my anxiety levels were through the roof! It was instantly evident that you were an expert in SRA related matters.
Given the nature of the circumstances, I hope I do not require your services again, but should anyone find themselves subject to a SRA investigation, I highly recommend Jon.”
Solicitor
“I was referred to Jonathan to assist me with potential proceedings to be taken against me by the SRA. Very fortunately such action was not taken by the SRA but I felt very much that Jonathan’s initial guidance as to how the complaint should be handled assisted with obtaining this outcome”.
Solicitor
“With a historic bankruptcy I consulted Jonathan Goodwin who made it seamless to get me back on the roll and ascertain a practising certificate. It was reassuring to not only have expert advice but someone on my side who appreciated how important this was to me. With this barrier removed I am able practice in a profession I love. Thank you, Jonathan.”
Solicitor
“Dear Jon,
I’m more grateful than words can adequately express for all your help through the nightmare that has been my battle with the SRA. Annoying as it has been to concede to their demands I’m certain I wouldn’t have got the outcome achieved without your help, support, forceful representations and sound advice.
I would recommend anyone having problems similar to mine to contact you immediately.”
Solicitor
“Dear Jon,
I just wanted to drop you a very short line, to say thank you very much for your help and support through this extremely traumatic and difficult time.
I do not recollect how I became acquainted with your services, but what I can say is that your service support and help was in stark contrast to the previous occasion when I was referred to the SRA, when I instructed a substantial city firm to act on my behalf. Admittedly the city firm had beautiful offices, but that is the only thing that they had, they promised the earth, charged me significantly more than the agreed fees, and then the solicitor dealing with the matter was sick 10 days before the hearing and I had to instruct a QC at the last moment, needless to say the result was not satisfactory.
I cannot, but contrast the difference with your service, from the moment I spoke to you, it was clear that you understood the trauma and stress of being referred refer to the SRA, for doing your job, as most solicitors do to the best of their ability and having delivered a blinding result for the client.
From the moment I spoke to you, it was clear that not only did you understand the torment and stress over wrongful investigation, but you also understood the intricacies and anomalies of the SRA. You were able to assist me in anticipating how matters would be dealt with, and how to deal with matters efficiently, cost effectively add with the least pressure possible and to obtain the best outcome.
I am delighted that we have now been notified that this matter is not progressing, and there is going to be no further repercussions from the matter, which was the correct outcome, but that doesn’t mean it is the outcome that would have transpired if you had not been dealing with it.
I would add the final point, I am an experience litigator who obtains great results for clients on the frequent basis, but the old adage someone who acts on their own behalf has a fool for a client, is especially true when dealing with the SRA. It is also imperative to remember the SRA works with different rules which you understand and I am curious how many other people do.
Many thanks again for your great service which was dealt with in the agreed budget and time frame (insofar as the time frame was under your control).
Very best wishes for the future.”
Solicitor
“I would like to say that I am extremely grateful for your genuine support through this matter, that has been a traumatic and an inordinately long process, not due to your fault. I have felt from the first time we spoke, that you understood two fundamental aspects of dealing with the SRA, firstly how I as a customer felt, namely aggrieved hurt and offended at the unfounded allegations being thrown at me, and secondly and very importantly how the SRA operates. Then adding to the service that I received, you were able to combine your finely tuned knowledge of the two matters above, to be able to hold my hand through the whole process to a successful outcome. Thank you !
I would not say the process has not been traumatic, but I would say that your support was the only thing that made it survivable.”
Solicitor
“Living by the adage that a solicitor who acts for himself has a fool for a client, I was recommended to Jon. Reassuring and informative from the start, we prepared a response to the SRA’s initial investigatory letter which was high on fact and law and was well written . The resultant outcome was the case was dropped with no case to answer and the return of sleep filled nights. Thank you Jon.”
Solicitor
“My professional legal career is about providing advice and guide to clients’ in need of help and support The SRA investigation caused me to feel vulnerable and in need of my own specialist support.
I can not remember how I found Jonathan – I am just extremely grateful I did!
From our first meeting, Jonathan was able to explain the process and through his thorough in-depth knowledge of the inner workings of the SRA, started to discuss various options and a way forward.
I will say from this point I was able to start to relax, knowing I had such an experienced and knowledgeable advocate on my side.
I was desperate not to have to attend a tribunal hearing, and in the end thanks to Jonathan’s negotiating skills and his excellent presentation of our evidence, we were offered and accepted an AO settlement agreement.
I will always be extremely grateful to Jonathan for all his amazingly help and support, it has truly made a difference in the quality of my life, during a time I felt extremely vulnerable”.
Solicitor
“Jon was a fantastic support during a difficult time through my investigation. His robust stance and eloquent written communication to the SRA as well as his knowledge was priceless. All of this experience resulted in no further action and dropped the case. I can now focus back on my career after 14 tough months. I would highly recommend Jon to be at your side if you find yourself faced with a complaint to the SRA.”
In House Lawyer