“Jon is a very professional and knowledgeable SRA regulatory lawyer. When I first reached out to Jon, he gave me a lot of confidence that he was the right person to have by my side to deal with the SRA investigation. He was able to swiftly come up with a very well-crafted response to the SRA’s enquiries, setting out my case in a clear and concise manner and addressing the key and relevant SRA principles and case law that supports my case. The response ultimately led to a no further action outcome, which finally put an end to a stressful process. Would definitely recommend to other lawyers having to deal with an SRA investigation.”
Trainee Solicitor
“I contacted Jonathan on receipt of a letter from the SRA. He was knowledgeable and gave clear advice at a time when I was extremely worried. He helped formulate a response which ultimately led to the SRA taking no further action. Throughout the process Jonathan was quick to reply to emails/calls and was very easy to deal with.”
Solicitor
“I used Jon’s services with a complex matter that arose. Jon and his team provided excellent customer service, they kept me well informed every step of the way and guided me throughout the whole process.
I firmly believe that if it wasn’t for Jon’s input I would not have got the excellent result that I did.
Not only did I win the case my name and reputation remained intact.
If anyone is thinking of using Jon’s company then I can personally assure you that you will not be disappointed. I would highly recommend Jon and his team.”
Solicitor
“In 2020 I was informed a practice I had been a partner at for many years had made a report to the SRA making several untruthful allegations including some of dishonesty. This is not a letter I would wish on any fellow professional. Upon receipt I went into sheer panic. My good name and reputation were being questioned.
I made the decision I had no option but to find the best representation possible. My reputation, career and future ability to work and my family name was at stake.
I spent endless hours searching for the best reputation, someone who would fight for me as if they were fighting for themselves.
I came across the website of Jon Goodwin and read his numerous positive reviews. I noted Jon has also years of experience in work for the SRA making prosecutions so he would have detailed knowledge of defending these claims.
I contacted Jon with his online form and within minutes he called me back. I explained the dire situation I found myself in and the panic and uncertainty I felt after so many years in the profession.
As soon as I spoke with Jon I knew he was the “man for the job”
We discussed what was ahead and the stages that would follow if the matter was progressed by the SRA.
At all times Jon and his incredible team were there for me, always making himself available. Jon always believed and accepted what I was saying and never doubting my detailed responses to the numerous allegations made.
Jon was fighting for me to ensure I could continue to practice as a Solicitor, retain my reputation and to continue in a career which I had enjoyed for so many years.
His intimate knowledge of the SRA rules is incredible and ensured all responses to allegation were thoroughly and expertly dealt with by way of detailed methodical responses. His drafting skills in preparing the detailed responses to the notice were incredible.
After a very long stressful 3 years, the phone call from Jon telling me the SRA would be taking NO FURTHER ACTION left me in shock, tears and speechless.
THANK YOU JON, you have ensured a future for me professionally and stability for myself, wife and children.
Jon you will never know how much your support meant over the last 3 years. I do not think I could have got through it without you.
I have no hesitation to recommend Jon for any regulatory issue you may be faced with, you could not find anyone better than Jon with his detailed knowledge and considerable wealth of experience.
May you be blessed with good health and strength to be able to represent fellow professionals for many years to ensure they are represented in the best way possible and to ensure they get the best possible outcome.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I am indebted to you for ensuring the correct outcome was achieved.”
Solicitor
“I appointed Jon as Solicitor Advocate to represent me for an ARB Professional Conduct Committee hearing. He has a wealth of experience of ARB PCC hearings and his knowledge was invaluable.
He prepared my defence documents before the hearing and as Jon is a solicitor advocate it also meant he could represent me during the hearing. Jon’s calm, professional approach both before and during the hearing helped to alleviate some of the stress, as much as possible in the situation. Following Jon’s hard work the panel made the decision that there was No Case to Answer. On hearing the decision I was delighted, this was the best outcome we had hoped for.
I would highly recommend Jon.”
Architect
“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
“I wish to place on record my heartfelt thanks to Jonathan in my application before the SRA.
The strategic advice and assistance was tactically astute and achieved the desired outcome.
I have now been allowed to return to work within the profession and look forward to many years of service.
I have no hesitation in recommending Jonathan for any issue/application before the SRA.”
Clerk
“Jonathan Goodwin’s expertise is outstanding. He kept me fully informed and advised, his pragmatic approach giving me confidence, and achieved a swift conclusion on manageable terms. I would recommend his services unreservedly to assist in what can be a protracted painful process.”
Solicitor
“I was fortunate to come across Jonathan Goodwin’s website while searching online, as I had received correspondence from RICS Regulation initiating an investigation into my path to membership many years ago and threatening expulsion, and I had no idea how to respond.
The formal nature of the correspondence and the deadlines imposed for my response frightened me and caused significant anxiety for both me and my family.
Jonathan discussed the investigation with me and presented his service offerings for my response. His knowledge on the subject matter and approachable demeanour led me to instruct him to act on my behalf. This stage provided some relief.
Jonathan prepared representations on my behalf and submitted them to RICS within the required timelines.
I was surprised to receive a notification from Jonathan seven days after the submission, informing me that RICS had reviewed the provided documentation and the matter was now closed without any further action. It’s hard to describe the sense of relief that washed over me after first speaking to Jonathan, but my family and I were overjoyed and celebrated upon learning that the matter was closed and no further action was necessary.
I cannot recommend Jonathan highly enough to anyone who may face similar actions or threats from their regulatory body.”
Surveyor
“I engaged Jon Goodwin to act on my behalf for an ARB investigation that was being conducted due to a complaint against my professional conduct. Jon’s expertise and knowledge of ARB disciplinary proceedings was why I engaged Jon in the first instance. The quote was competitive and so Jon began to provide his services. Firstly Jon provided the ARB with architects terms and conditions and complaints policy documentation for my company. Without Jon’s guidance and expertise with ARB investigations I would never have been able to navigate through the legal elements of this investigation. In my defence and on submission of Jon’s legal representations and documentation to the ARB the outcome was finally a successful one as the ARB subsequently withdrew any accusations against me, thus meaning I can now concentrate on working as an Architect without the worry of this. I will be highly recommending you to any other architects who are in a similar position as I was. Thank you Jon for all your efforts and taking the stress of what was a challenging time.”
Thank you – Architect
“I would like to thank Jon and his team for their assistance in my matter. No matter when I emailed (even on weekends) or called my correspondence and calls would always be answered . There were times where I was extremely anxious and Jon was always there to put my mind at rest. Jon was friendly and professional throughout. The support he provided me with was above and beyond and I will forever be grateful to him.”
CILEx
“I cannot thank Jon enough for the outstanding work he did for me. From day 1 Jon was in my corner in every respect and it was a massive comfort to have him with me as he provided measured assurance throughout. I always felt Jon not only heard me, but he believed me and would do all he could to help me. I was faced with tackling a massive regulatory body who made all sorts of worrying allegations which I knew were untrue but for someone without prior experience of regulatory issues, it was more than daunting as the fear of the loss of livelihood and reputation was very real. I read Jon’s reviews and also read some SDT decisions and it was clear Jon knew his stuff with utmost precision and certainty, and so the SRA were more than going to meet their match so as to ensure a level playing field.
When Jon drafted his letter to the SRA providing my representations it was eloquent, persuasive and he had a clear grasp of the issues, my position, and importantly, the regulatory framework. In the months that the SRA took to consider what to do, I took genuine comforting in re-reading Jon’s letter to the SRA to say to myself “I know I haven’t done anything wrong, and this letter is why”. After 2 long years, the SRA referred amongst other things to Jon’s letter of representation as being part of the reason why they decided to close their file and take no further action. Without Jon’s persuasive representations I have little doubt that the SRA would have taken any opportunity to stretch the investigation further. However Jon had all bases covered from the beginning and his tactics and strategy were proven to be spot on.
If you are reading this, I say please give Jon a call – it will be the best decision you make.”
Solicitor
“I am most grateful for the advice and help provided by Jon Goodwin, the situation was very concerning for me given I had never experienced any type of problem before even though I had been in practice nearly 40 years . Jon’s business-like approach was a reminder that however worried I might be, to him this is what he does all the time and that is of itself comforting. This is a niche area of the law where he is an extremely important resource. A good person to have on your side.”
Solicitor
“Jon,
Thank you so much for your help and support. It’s good to feel there is someone in your corner in challenging times! Your calm and measured approach gave me confidence and reassurance without in any way sugar coating what might be coming over the hill. I have no hesitation in recommending your services to others who may be facing similar tribulations and indeed have already passed your details to another firm in my town facing regulatory challenges.”
Solicitor
“I am very glad I found Jon Goodwin and would highly recommend his professional services. He is extremely knowledgeable and experienced in his field whilst also being kind, understanding and patient. The continued guidance and support I have received over the last few stressful months has been superb. Jon’s advocacy skills before the CLC Adjudication Panel were excellent and I am particularly relieved and grateful that he managed to have dismissed the significant order for costs against me. If you find yourself in need of this type of specialist advice and service then Jon needs to be your first contact.”
CILEx
“Jonathan recently represented me at an ARB Hearing and thanks to his expert handling, knowledge and advice managed to secure my registered status as an Architect in what was a substantive case. Jonathan was transparent and supportive throughout the process, and I would very much recommend.”
Architect
“I am incredibly grateful for the support and guidance throughout the entire investigation. When I first received the e-mail from the SRA I was distraught. I feared the worst and panicked, I had no idea how to approach it or formulate my initial response. Crazy given I’ve been practising as a solicitor for nearly 20 years (!) but I felt my practising certificate was at risk and I needed specialist advice. The whole situation was extremely stressful, made worse because I was working out my notice period in my current firm and about to start a new job in a new firm.
As soon as we spoke, I felt reassured and well informed. You gave me an overview of the process, told me how we could deal with it and what you thought would be the outcome, although nothing could be guaranteed.
Fortunately the SRA dealt promptly following your response to them, and closed the investigation without any further action. The relief I felt when you called to inform me of their decision was overwhelming! I felt like a weight had been lifted and it was only then I realised just how stressed I was!
I’ve now started my new role with a clean slate. I’d recommend you to anyone who encounters any issues with the SRA.
I am very grateful for your support and whilst I hope I won’t need your services again; I wouldn’t hesitate to call if I ever needed to.”
Solicitor
“I reached out to Jon because I was placed in a very desperate and difficult situation due to circumstances beyond my control. I was emotionally fragile, hopeless, and completely unfamiliar with the law and the processes ahead of me. Suffice it to say that Jon got me through it all because he is not only knowledgable and very hardworking but he is also compassionate and caring and encouraging. I am so glad I found Jon when I did and I recommend him without any hesitation.”
CILEX Member
“When the SRA first got in touch, I was significantly concerned about being involved in a regulatory process particularly as I had recently decided to work alone as a consultant solicitor. My concern was that I would have to attempt to deal with this all alone and not be able to share it with a colleague or friend who may understand.
Gladly for me I came across your website and took to the chance to pour over the content which was impressive.
Once we established contact email communication was swift, prompt and succinct – exactly what is needed in a situation where anxiety levels can be heightened.
I never once felt I could not reach out to you or in the dark about what was going on and seeing how you operate only gave me confidence I had made the right decision.
I am very pleased with the outcome you delivered for me which was in line with your initial comments in our first conversation.
I would not hesitate in recommending you to a colleague should the need ever arise.”
Solicitor
“I was being investigated by the SRA and was aware I required expert legal advice. My stress levels went through the roof, those subject to any investigation by their regulators will no doubt understand.
I was recommended Mr Goodwin by a friend and following an initial phone call Mr Goodwin put me at ease straight away. I can describe Mr Goodwin as ‘technically excellent and his knowledge is very extensive. His advice was clear, easy to understand and he is extremely talented’. I immediately instructed the services of Mr Goodwin following the initial phone call.
Following a conference, Mr Goodwin forensically drafted a response setting out my position succinctly and professionally to the Sra resulting them to take no further action in a matter of days. This was the best outcome I could have hoped for. I can whole heartedly recommend Mr Goodwin to any person being investigated by their regulators, he is the man you want on your side and he is a credit to the profession.
Thank you Mr Goodwin for all your help and if I ever need your services again I will be in touch without a shadow of doubt.”
Solicitor