“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
“Dear Jon
I cannot thank you enough for the way you dealt with my matter right from the start. You listened and considered everything very carefully and advised me of the outcome that you would like to achieve. It was a wonderful outcome and you were so right about it.
Your combined knowledge of the rules, regulations and dedication to help those who approach you makes you a very intuitive person. You were able to understand how I was feeling right form the outset. Your professional yet very friendly approach helped me make sense of it all, gather my thoughts together and explain the situation. You were always available including out of hours to personally discuss the issues with me.
I was extremely impressed when I saw the representation you had drafted. It gave me a lot of confidence in not only the possibility of obtaining the outcome you had said but that I was in the hands of one of the top guys if not the best advocate in the industry.
I thank you once again for everything that you did and although I would not like to be in a situation whereby I have to recommend you to anyone but faced with one you will certainly be the person to go to.
Best Wishes always”
Solicitor
“Hi Jon
I am just writing this to say the biggest thank you to you for your help during the tense time after I received the letter from the SRA. You spoke to me from day one even before I instructed you and your guidance throughout this matter has kept me calm and collected. Nothing was too much trouble for you, even out of hours emails and calls. Never in a million years could I have drafted what you did for me. I truly owe my future career to you. I cannot put in to words what you have done for me and how grateful I am . I would highly recommend your services to anybody else in a similar situation as I was.”
Legal Executive
“I cannot recommend Jon Goodwin highly enough. He told me before instructing him that he was my best chance of beating the dishonesty allegations made against me by the SRA. Whilst this may seem a boast, it was absolutely true. His knowledge of regulatory law and especially the SRA and SDT’s personnel and policies was spot on. The level of service from Jon was both professional and friendly. I really felt he was fighting my corner.
Having gone through a very unsettling and stressful four years since the initial allegations leading up to the Tribunal, I can confidently state that the only time I felt any sense of control over events was when I instructed Jon to defend me. He was reassuring at every stage and especially at the hearing itself. Jon’s excellent representation at the hearing led to the allegations being found not proved. I cannot express the sense of relief that I feel and gratitude that I had Jon on my side. Yes, he will tell you about his testimonials but they are real – I feel happier now than I have done in four years.”
Solicitor
“Jon has been exemplary in his representation and achieved an outcome I never believed possible. I would recommend him to anybody requiring representation”.
Solicitor
“Thank you very much for handling my situation. It always a shock to learn you have been reported to the SRA but your involvement brought the matter to swift conclusion so the matter did not go any further than the initial SRA letter. Same saved a lot of stress as well as expense.
Thanks again and I would recommend your services to anyone particularly at the early stage of the process.”
Legal Executive