“I turned to Jon Goodwin to help me with my regulatory issues, because his reputation in this area precedes him. He was hugely approachable, personable, professional in every respect, and made things really easy right from the start. He explained everything to me, in terms of all the positives, and negatives, of the case. He had a no nonsense approach to his fees and explained all options available to me. He just said it as it was. He told me that my original enquiry was unrealistic and he put me on the correct course very quickly thus avoiding lots of wasted time, effort and money. There was no padding, just substance. I knew, instinctively, after talking to him, that his experience was vast and that he knew his subject perhaps better than most in his field. He managed my expectations perfectly. He was prompt with everything he did for me and, in the end, everything he said and did came to pass, to my utmost satisfaction. I cannot recommend him highly enough.”
Legal Professional
“Dear Jonathan
You did a brilliant work, handled my case from the start to the hearing in a very professional, friendly way.
No hidden charges. I really appreciate your verbal submission rendered at the case hearing.
I highly recommend you to any solicitor for getting a good job done at SDT.
A grateful Asian solicitor from East London.”
Solicitor
“Jon, May I say how impressed I have been with both your knowledge, advice and attention to detail throughout this very stressful time, along with your extremely comprehensive and robust response, to what ultimately were accepted as baseless allegations, without any need for further investigation or clarification.”
Solicitor
“When we were notified by the SRA that we were being investigated, we initially had representation in place straight away. Our representative fell ill just as the SDT proceedings had commenced and we found ourselves without representation and a number of deadlines to meet. After contacting several solicitors, I came across Jon. He was extremely approachable, down to earth and gave me confidence that he truly wanted to help us. His wealth of experience and knowledge was very impressive. Jon took our very complex case on at short notice without hesitation.
The SRA had alleged dishonestly, and their investigation covered 4 years, all of which were heart breaking and full of anxiety.
When drafting the Answers to the SDT, not only did he demonstrate his impeccable knowledge and experience in his field, he also demonstrated excellent writing ability. He approached each and every issued raised by the SRA in detail and took all we had to say into account.
It was never too much for Jon, he would ensure we held our meetings when it was suitable for us. During these meetings, he always provided clear and sound advise as well as listening intently to our responses.
Our hearing at the SDT lasted 3 days, and Jon’s advocacy skills were exceptional. Not only was he a truly professional and knowledgeable advocate, he proved to be a great support to us at an extremely difficult time.
We walked out of the SDT with the allegation of dishonesty unproven. Jon had stated that he wanted us to enter the SDT as solicitors and leave as solicitors. This is exactly what was achieved thanks to him.
We are eternally grateful and cannot thank Jon enough.”
Solicitors
“I called Jonathan in a serious amount of distress following an email I received from the SRA. He was courteous, approachable and empathetic to the situation and made me feel at ease with the situation as best as he could.
Given the circumstances, I chose Jonathan just not for his technical proficiency but also for who he is as a person and that someone I could relate to.
His approach to dealing with the SRA was top notch and bore an excellent result as well as dispel all the anxiety I had carried around for months.
Highly recommended and would just place my eternal thanks for all his help.”
Solicitor
“I was told by my firm that they had decided to report me to the sra. I immediately knew I had to get some representation and it needed to be the best. I was recommended to Jonathan Goodwin. I was told he had worked both prosecuting and defending so he seemed like an ideal choice.
The last 2 years have been difficult and stressful for me and I have been so worried about being struck off. The biggest comfort was knowing that I had the best representation on my side throughout.
Jonathan’s attention to detail is peerless. He has been on both sides of the argument so is able to offer sensible and considered advice. He was also able to give me the comfort I needed when I was feeling overwhelmed and when things looked bleak.
Despite our best efforts my case went to a tribunal. Again Jonathan was a massive comfort. His summing up was superb and is a truly great advocate. He knows this area of the law backwards. He also genuinely cares about his clients. You really feel that both him and his lovely team care about your case and you are more than just a client.
I got a really good result and I owe that to him. I cannot recommend him highly enough. Top man and top lawyer, although I don’t want to need him again!”
Solicitor
“I think you achieved an amazing result, given the nature of the issues raised by the SRA.
I must admit that at first I wasn’t sure whether to seek representation, but now I know that it was the right thing to do. Your involvement immediately took a great amount of pressure off my shoulders and your vast knowledge and experience in dealing with the SRA shone through all the way to an excellent result. I would therefore have no hesitation in recommending your services to anyone in a similar position to mine.
Thank you.”
Solicitor
“Jonathan Goodwin is clearly an expert in his field. He was always available and on hand when needed. He was prompt with his responses to questions and provided sensible and practical advice which obviously comes from years of experience working in this field. He showed great knowledge of the area and provided a a very professional service with excellent client care skills. I would not hesitate in recommending Jon.”
Solicitor
“I contacted several regulatory solicitors for help when the SRA first set out the allegations against me. The quotes I received from each solicitor varied significantly. Although Jon’s quote was a little more than some of the others, in my eyes this was justified as he had significant experience working for the SRA investigating cases like mine. He understood the gravity of my circumstances and explained the likely route of the SRA, which would potentially have been a referral to the SDT that could have been career ending.
Jon expertly crafted a response to the SRA that demonstrated his vast industry experience and his ability to foresee and engage with every point the SRA were likely to consider in my case. He called on historical and recent case law and his arguments clearly demonstrated he knew how the SRA worked. I would never have been able to draft arguments nearly as thorough if I had represented myself. Jon’s inside knowledge is second to none and pervaded the management of and correspondence with the SRA.
After a lengthy wait of 6 months, the SRA decided no further action would be taken. Jon’s response to the SRA had saved my career. His insight and experience dealing with the SRA had clearly made all the difference. I can now put this stressful event behind me.
In choosing to work with Jon, you will feel reassured but importantly, he will tell you exactly where you stand. It is vitally important to confront the circumstances when dealing with a regulatory body, Jon helps you stand up and enables you to present your very best case.
I have no hesitation in recommending Jon to fellow professionals.”
Solicitor
“Dear Jon,
I would like to thank you for the efficient and responsive service throughout. It has been a huge help to have had representation from someone with such a wealth of experience in this area, which I am sure was instrumental in achieving an excellent outcome.”
Solicitor
“I would like to thank Jon for all his hard work and perseverance when dealing with my case with the RICS. Jon literally held my hand through what can only be described as a very stressful time, not only in my professional career but also in my personal life.
With his expert knowledge, understanding and experience with the RICS, I felt a huge burden taken off my shoulders.
I could have used another solicitor that was half the price or even represented myself, however having read the reviews on Jon’s website, I bit the proverbial bullet & went ahead with Jon’s quote. On reflection, I feel that Jon’s-professionalism and well thought out response to the RICS, feel it was value for money.
I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone dealing with a case with the RICS.
Thank You Jon.”
Surveyor
“I could not recommend Jonathan highly enough for the way & manner that he dealt with my case & represented me against an extremely Arbitrary & draconian SRA & SDT .Nothing was too much trouble for him & his invaluable support & advise was Second to Non during an extremely stressful , challenging & difficult time i was faced with.. Jon is extremely approachable, calm & reassuring and dealt with everything , due to his extensive knowledge & experience, in a highly efficient & professional manner which could not be faulted.”
Solicitor
“Dealing with the SRA can sometimes feel like a lottery full of twists and turns and whilst I initially thought I held the expertise to deal with the same as a seasoned litigation lawyer, it became clear relatively quickly that I needed a specialist who could take an objective view and provide the best advice in connection with my circumstances. On this occasion I was fortunate to stumble across Jonathan as a result of some research and am pleased that I did. Jonathan provided a no nonsense service and from the outset got to the crux of the matter with ease and set about devising a strategy and an agreed course of action for me to consider approve. Needless to say he achieved an excellent result enabling me to move forward with my practice. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending him”.
Solicitor.
“When facing what was probably the worst and most terrifying moment of my career; I instructed Jonathan. What a formidable Advocate. I could not have found a more experienced, knowledgeable and brilliant Lawyer. Thanks to Jonathan’s representation I am starting my exciting new role; which a short time ago, seemed impossible.
Thank you I will never forget what you did for me.”
Solicitor
“I instructed Jon the moment I was notified that the SRA were investigating me, and I would advise anyone to do the same. Jon is immediately able to put things in context, explain what may happen and liaise with the SRA on your behalf. This adds real value when you are going through such a difficult and emotional time and when anxiety may undermine your better judgment. The investigation in my case took an extremely long time; however, Jon made robust submissions to the SRA regarding the impact of the delay on my mental health and highlighted repeatedly to them the apparent defects in the case. Ultimately, the SRA confirmed no further action would be taken and closed their file. This has, without doubt, been the most difficult and stressful time in my life. Jon was extremely responsive and able to help me rationalise and keep grounded when my feelings risked overwhelming me, and in particular when my anxiety risked me reading more into things than I should have done. My advice to anyone facing a similar situation would be ‘don’t ever go through this alone and don’t hesitate to get in touch with Jon”.
Solicitor
“Jon provided me with timely and helpful advice concerning issues with my character and suitability to be admitted to practise as a solicitor. As a lawyer from another jurisdiction, I was unfamiliar with the SRA’s procedures and standards, but Jon took the time to explain the entire process and relevant legal/regulatory standards. With his help, I received a positive decision from the SRA. I particularly appreciate Jon’s willingness to accommodate my budgetary constraints and his professionalism when addressing highly sensitive matters.”
Solicitor
“When we realised we needed to self-report to the SRA Jon gave us invaluable advice about how best to deal with this. Jon’s extensive knowledge and experience in this area coupled with his approachability made the whole process much easier for us to deal with. I cannot thank Jon enough for his help and support over the past few months. I would not hesitate to recommend Jon to anyone requiring assistance in dealing with regulatory matters.”
Solicitor
“When I was notified that I was being investigated by the SRA I was devastated. I rang 3 Solicitors that day. Only 1 of them had the courtesy to ring me back and that was outside of normal working hours. I knew within about 5 minutes of talking to Jon that this was the person to have on my side and fighting for me. He never promised anything that he couldn’t deliver and always delivered what he promised. He provided a clear steer on the processes and timescales and financial costs. His team would know who I was when I called and were similarly understanding and always passed messages on promptly. I cannot thank Jon and his team enough for their help and support throughout the most difficult time of my professional career.”
Solicitor
“Jon was helpful and informative from the very first conversation we had. He put my mind at ease straight away and I felt confident that he was the right person to represent me during my SRA investigation. Jon was able to answer my queries without hesitation or delay and I am overjoyed with the result.”
Solicitor
“I spent a long time researching a solicitor who had the knowledge and experience required to deal with a SRA investigation. Jon had received excellent reviews online so he was one of the first solicitors I called regarding an email I had received from the SRA in relation to an investigation into conduct. From the moment I explained my situation to Jon I felt calm, he managed my expectations and explained the possible outcomes, there was no judgement. He promptly wrote a detailed and technical response to the SRA. I knew I was in safe hands.
I am delighted to be writing this review having received an email from the SRA to confirm the investigation has concluded and no further action will be taken. If you are in a similar situation and are looking for the best possible person to represent you – I urge you to call Jon immediately.”
Solicitor.