Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Legal Regulation and Professional Discipline Solutions
Jayne Willetts is a specialist professional regulation practice dedicated to providing expert advice and representation across the legal services market. With extensive experience in regulatory and disciplinary matters, we serve law firms, alternative business structures, and individual legal professionals including solicitors, barristers, legal executives, and licensed conveyancers. Our founder, Jayne Willetts, is a solicitor advocate ranked in Band 1 by Chambers & Partners for professional discipline work, combining over two decades of experience in major commercial law firms with a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks.We offer strategic guidance on compliance, manage SRA investigations, and provide advocacy before the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal and Administrative Court. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our membership of the Solicitors Assistance Scheme, contributions to legal publications, and leadership roles in professional committees. We prioritise client care, transparency, and practical solutions tailored to the unique challenges of legal professionals navigating regulatory obligations.
Services
Professional Regulation
SRA Investigations
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal
Practising Certificates
Highlights and features
- Ranked in Chambers & Partners Band 1 for professional discipline work
- Over 20 years' experience in major commercial law firms
- Member of the Solicitors Assistance Scheme
- Strategic approach to regulatory compliance and disciplinary challenges
- Led by a solicitor advocate with pioneering credentials in civil cases
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
Services
Professional Regulation
We provide comprehensive advice on regulatory obligations for law firms and legal professionals. Our services include compliance audits, policy development, and risk management strategies tailored to evolving legal frameworks. With deep expertise in SRA standards and tribunal proceedings, we help clients maintain regulatory adherence while minimising operational risks.
SRA Investigations
Our team manages SRA investigations from initial engagement through resolution. We conduct internal reviews, prepare responses, and negotiate settlements to prevent tribunal referrals. With proven experience in complex case management, we protect clients' interests while addressing regulatory concerns efficiently and discreetly.
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal
We offer specialist representation before the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal, including statement preparation and advocacy. Our approach combines legal strategy with practical insights to achieve favourable outcomes in disciplinary proceedings. With a track record of successful defences, we safeguard professional reputations and practice rights.
Practising Certificates
We advise on practising certificate applications and challenges, including appeals against restrictive conditions. Our services ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while protecting clients' ability to practice. We provide strategic guidance to resolve issues affecting professional licensing and employment prospects.
People
Jayne Willetts
Solicitor Advocate
Founder of Jayne Willetts, ranked in Chambers & Partners Band 1 for professional discipline. Pioneering solicitor advocate with 25+ years' experience in regulatory matters, former President of Birmingham Law Society, and contributor to legal publications.
Questions
What areas of legal regulation do you specialise in?
We focus on professional discipline, SRA investigations, practising certificate conditions, and regulatory compliance for law firms and legal professionals.
How can you help with Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal cases?
We provide advocacy and strategic defence representation, leveraging extensive tribunal experience to achieve optimal outcomes for solicitors and firms.
Are you regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority?
Yes, we are authorised and regulated by the SRA under registration number 565583, adhering to strict professional standards.
Can you assist with regulatory compliance for law firms?
We offer proactive compliance advice, including risk management strategies and preparation for SRA audits or investigations.
What makes your practice unique in legal regulation?
Our combination of Band 1 Chambers-recognised expertise, solicitor advocate credentials, and hands-on experience in commercial law firms provides unparalleled strategic insight.
How do you handle practising certificate condition challenges?
We specialise in appealing restrictive conditions and negotiating alternatives to protect legal professionals' practice rights and career prospects.
