“Mr Goodwin was approachable and professional in all instances of this case. He has been an enormous help for me in this entire process, and I am very grateful for his expertise. I would most definitely recommend his services.”
Licensed Conveyancer
“From my first telephone call to the date on which the SRA closed their file with no further action, Jonathan was a reassuring and highly professional adviser, with extensive knowledge of the workings of the SRA and professional conduct issues. He was clear at the outset as to the costs options available to me. His response to the issues raised by the SRA with a full and detailed explanation of the background and relevant principles provided both a clear rebuttal of the allegations raised against me and a staunch defence of my professional integrity. At a time when you feel your whole career has been put under threat, he is a friend in whom you can have absolute trust.”
Solicitor
“I was very impressed by the service and advice received from Jon from the very first contact I made. Having spoken to a couple of solicitors I instantly felt reassured and comfortable that Jon was the most experienced and best person to help me in this situation which I never dreamed of being put in. It was never too much for Jon to explain matters and take the time to fully understand my situation. I would not hesitate in recommending Jon to anyone that finds themselves in a similar situation. Thank you very much Jon, your assistance and support during this difficult time will never be forgotten.”
Solicitor
“I instructed Jon as soon as I was notified of an SRA Investigation. He was open, honest and reassuring. He is very knowledgeable of the entire investigation process and assisted me in responding to the SRA. His advice and support was of great assistance through the difficult process. If the need arises again I would instruct him again without hesitation. I would highly recommend his services.”
Solicitor.
“Jon acted for me in successfully restoring my name to the roll of solicitors in a strongly contested case. It was apparent to me from the outset that Jon is known and his views highly respected by members of the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal panel. This is because he has a wealth of legal knowledge relating to solicitors disciplinary/regulatory matters. These factors, when combined with his exemplary and composed presentation skills, resulted in Jon preparing and pitching my case in a highly professional manner. This eased my burden and, best of all, I was granted the result I desired. All in all – excellent service and price. Would I recommend him? – absolutely!”
Solicitor.
“Dear Jon
Well, I am truly lost for words. The last 12 months have been very challenging for me personally. On opening an email from the SRA stating that they were investigating me I felt like my world was falling apart, and all after so many years of study and hard work.
I decided to instruct a solicitor to represent and advise me and in doing so I contacted a number of Solicitors to assist. Needless to say after speaking with you I knew exactly who I wanted to instruct. You gave me confidence from our very first conversation and made me feel like someone was fighting my corner. You explained everything clearly and you were incredibly kind and helpful.
The letter you drafted in response to the SRA was fantastic, and clearly showed your wealth of experience and expertise.
You were only ever a phone call away and would reassure me during the agonising wait for a response from the SRA.
Finally, when the SRA made their decision that they were taking no further action, you called me and gave me the terrific news over the phone. I cried from sheer joy of knowing that this nightmare was over and I honestly cannot thank you enough, you restored my faith in fairness and I although I hope and do not expect to ever have to instruct you again, I have no hesitation in saying you are the only solicitor I would ever use or recommend for such matters.
You were worth every penny and more, and words cannot express how truly thankful I am. I owe you my career.
And honestly thank you so much, I will be forever grateful.”
Solicitor.
“Dealing with the SRA is an extremely stressful prospect – so it’s crucial to instruct someone who puts you at ease and makes you feel like you are putting the best possible case forward. Jon is that person – his background working for the SRA is a huge asset, and his breadth of experience and expertise shone through at every turn. I am so grateful to have had him on my side during such a trying time. Not only did he achieve the best possible result for me, he also made me feel calm and well taken care of during the process. Thank you Jon!”
Solicitor
“Hi Jonathan,
Thank you so much for taking my case.
From our very first conversation, you instilled me with the confidence to trust you. Your wealth of experienced was evident… You made me feel safe. I was able to go into hospital for my baby’s delivery and recover from a complicated c-section with the knowledge that this case was in your capable hands. You kept me informed every step of the way and you were very sensitive to my situation.
I know I cried on the phone when you called to share the fantastic news that the SRA will take no action on my matter but I need you to know they were tears of joy. Words alone can never truly express my gratitude to you. I am thankful for the strong representations which you put on my behalf to the SRA. I am 100 percent certain that your compelling argument was the only driver to their decision.
My mental health and professional reputation was at stake and it feels good to know that I will end this very peculiar year without such a dark cloud hanging over me.
Thank you Thank you Thank you.
God bless you abundantly.”
Paralegal
‘Jon is intelligent, sharp and a true expert in his field. I was reported to the sra for a complex background of reasons but ultimately the report was without merit. Jon grasped the facts of my case with ease and then portrayed the true situation to the sra so eloquently I couldn’t have put it better myself. Jon persuaded the sra to take no further action and restored my integrity. I genuinely couldn’t recommend him enough, high end lawyer. Thank you Jon.’
Solicitor
“I found you to be very efficient and supportive, you acted in my best interests and provided great assistance and guidance. The outcome of the investigation was the best result I could have hoped for and it was all due to your great legal knowledge and understanding of the SRA procedures along with you providing the relevant guidance and support. This outcome could not have been achieved without you and I am eternally grateful for all you have done.”
Solicitor
“Jon acted for me when I was brought before the SDT following complaints that I had acted without several aspects of the integrity required from Solicitors.
His knowledge and understanding of the process and legal structure of the SDT was first class, and he knew what arguments and defences to present at particular times during the proceedings.
He was able to direct the relevant comments to the Tribunal in order to obtain the best possible result for me.
During the several months that this matter covered, I always felt that Jon was on top of the case, and able to provide me with the reassurance I needed that I would benefit from his vast experience in this field of law.
Although the final result was not what I had hoped, the ruling of the Tribunal ended up being a lot better than it might have been.”
Solicitor
“Dear Jonathan
I just wanted to express my sincerest gratitude for your help with my recent matter with the SRA. Your response to them was thorough and very detailed. I just cannot explain the enormous relief I felt after you informed me that they had closed their case.
If any solicitor finds themselves being investigated by the SRA, then all I can say from my own personal experience, please please do not underestimate how valuable it is to have professional representation. I can assure you from the moment you instruct Jonathan, he will do absolutely everything in his capacity where possible to maintain your career and reputation and fight very fiercely for you, which he did so brilliantly for me!
Jonathan your vast knowledge of solicitors regulatory rules, your years of experience and your professional in-depth response to the SRA was extremely reassuring and ultimately proved invaluable in supporting my case and there being no case to answer. I know the outcome can never be guaranteed but you certainly put me in good stead with the response you prepared which you advised me was the best way to proceed. Your colleagues are equally amazing and Sharon, thank you for being so compassionate every time I have called, and for being so kind throughout this ordeal.
You really are guardian angels. I just can’t thank you enough for restoring my career and reputation.”
Solicitor
“Dear Jon,
I want to take this opportunity of expressing my sincere thanks for the work you undertook on my behalf.
I cannot express my gratitude for your hard work and dedication to my case and the outcome that you achieved. From the first tine I called you to the end result you were thoroughly committed to the cause and completely professional as was every member of your team.
There were many times that I burdened you unnecessarily but you never failed to take my call and always was a reassuring but also honest voice. The result you achieved was as a result of hard work , dedication and ultimately confidence In Your own knowledge and expertise. When the SRA attempted to renege on original discussions you were resolute in your stance and that determination and confidence in your advice and position resulted in the outcome you always said was appropriate and proportionate.
Not only are you an excellent lawyer, your a kind and good man and I can’t thank you enough for being there through the most difficult time of my life
Thank you”
Solicitor.
“I contacted Jon in a state of anxiety and turmoil having received a letter out of the blue informing me that an investigation was being launched into my conduct and feared that my career was in jeopardy.
Jon was professional, warm, down to earth, factual and to the point. Jon informed me of the process, steps to be taken and was clear and friendly. Following our initial telephone conversation, I was in no doubt that I wished to instruct him to act on my behalf and put my case across. Jon was great in advising me what he needed from me, and acted promptly and without delay in drafting the response required. During the current climate and pandemic, we were all navigating uncharted water, Jon did so with professionalism, whilst maintaining a humanistic approach and appreciating the anxieties and stress I was experiencing.
My case concluded with no further action by the SRA and I feel that instructing Jon to act on my behalf was worth every penny. He took away some of the burden of my worry and his wealth of experience, approachability, professionalism whilst maintaining kindness is something that I am extremely grateful for and helped me through a very difficult time.
I would not hesitate in recommending Jon’s services.”
Solicitor
“When I was first notified of an investigation into my conduct by my professional body, I was shocked! I had done nothing wrong and as the shock wore off, I knew it was best to seek legal advice and remove the emotion from the situation.
I approached a number of solicitors to get some initial advise. The first few solicitors set about scaremongering and then laying out their extensive expertise and quoting large legal fees for their work. By the time I got around to contacting Jon, I was feeling extremely hopeless. That changed after I spoke with him.
From the onset, Jon was very pleasant and professional. Jon has a very calm and can do nature about him. I was instantly at ease and felt the situation would be in hand under Jon’s guidance. He was the only solicitor who took the time to understand my case before laying out his advice on the best way to move forward. Jon was upfront in addressing that he had no previous experience in dealing with ny particular professional body, however, he reassured me that the principles behind such cases were similar, if not the same, for such investigations. He evaluated the work that would be required, and provided me with an upfront fee based on that. Jon was considerate of the fact that I am a Trainee and he kept his cost at the lower end for me. This is a demonstration of the type of person he really is.
The timelines surrounding my case were tight and Jon worked to turn my response around quickly. Jon’s approach was to stop the investigation early on and prove there was no merit to the allegation made. The response to my professional body was extremely well drafted and ultimately the investigation was dismissed.
Throughout the whole process I was able to contact Jon at any point, and if he wasn’t immediately available, he would always get back to me very quickly. His team are also extremely professional and helpful in escalating queries for Jon’s attention. Even during a pandemic, there was always someone on the end of the phone to take my call!
All in all, this was an extremely worrying time for me and Jon, I cannot thank you enough for helping me. I wish you every success and would give my full endorsement to your legal services and expertise. To anyone seeking help against a professional misconduct allegation, Jon is one of the best out there!”
Trainee Actuary
“Jon has been very approachable and reassuring whilst managing my expectations from the very start after I found myself in a very difficult situation following a notification from the SRA of their intention to refer the matter to the SDT. Jon stood out thanks to his expertise and past experience which means he can put both hats on (that of the SRA prosecutor and that of the defence). In the end, he was able to persuade the SRA to change their decision and obtain the best possible outcome; all of it for a very reasonable fee. I would not hesitate to recommend him to any other solicitor facing disciplinary proceedings.”
Solicitor.
“Dear Jon,
I wanted to thank you for getting me re-admitted back onto the Roll of Solicitors.
Due to complex personal circumstances I had voluntarily removed myself and had no idea that getting re-admitted was anything more than completing some documents and paying a fee.
I laboured for months by myself and the expression “a person who acts for himself has a fool for a client” comes to mind. Never was a truer word said.
From the moment I instructed you, I knew I was in safe hands.
You were efficient, you anticipated how the SRA would react and your drafting exceeded my expectations.
At no time did you give me false hope. Despite the SRA initially appearing to be going to come to a contrary conclusion, I have been, through you, resorted to the roll and I will forever be thankful.
If anyone finds themselves in a position of engaging with the SRA and thinks they can do it themselves, think again and I would suggest that their first port of call should be Jon Goodwin. A true expert.”
Solicitor.
“Jonathan came highly recommended to us when we faced issues with our regulator. We wanted someone who could deal with the issues at hand in a sensible and timely fashion with as little impact to our reputation as possible. Through Jonathan’s calm and pragmatic approach, we were able to achieve a desirable outcome with little push back from the regulator.”
Solicitor
“I had been dealing with RICS in a drawn-out investigation.
Jonathan provided concise and expert advice and took my responses to date and provided case law along with a well considered written response drawing on personal references, evidence and his own vast experience. I could not recommend Jonathan enough to anyone looking to ease their stress levels.
My case went from initially being referred to a disciplinary hearing when dealing with it on my own to no further action required after Jonathan’s involvement.”
Chartered Surveyor.
“Jonathan provided clear, calm and reassuring advice from the outset to conclusion.of my difficult situation. His detailed prompt written responses, I feel, had a significant influence on the successful resolution of my dealings with the RICS. He has an exceptional understanding of the regulatory rules and relevant case law to put forward an evidenced, concise and carefully worded more balanced case reflecting the correct position.
He is definitely someone you would want to represent you and I have no hesitation in recommended him to anyone requiring his invaluable advocacy services.”
Chartered Surveyor