Business Details
15 Years
experience
Expert Legal Regulation Services in Clent
Jayne Willetts is a specialist professional regulation practice serving the legal services market. We provide expert advice and representation on regulatory and disciplinary matters to law firms, alternative business structures, and individual legal professionals including solicitors, barristers, legal executives, and licensed conveyancers. With over two decades of experience in commercial law, our founder Jayne Willetts combines deep regulatory knowledge with practical insights from her time in major law firms. Ranked Band 1 nationally by Chambers & Partners for professional discipline work, we offer strategic guidance on SRA investigations, Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal proceedings, and practising certificate conditions.Our services are informed by close engagement with regulatory bodies and industry committees, ensuring clients receive actionable compliance advice. We manage complex regulatory challenges to minimise business impact while maintaining professional standards. Our expertise extends to advocacy before tribunals and appellate courts, regulatory settlements, and policy development through Jayne's roles with the Birmingham Law Society and Law Society committees.
Services
Professional Regulation
SRA Investigations
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal
Practising Certificates
Regulatory Compliance
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- Ranked Band 1 nationally by Chambers & Partners for professional discipline work
- Solicitors Regulation Authority regulated practice with number 565583
- Founder Jayne Willetts has 20+ years' experience in commercial law firms
- Specialist advocacy before Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal and Administrative Court
- Active members of Birmingham Law Society and Law Society regulatory committees
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
Services
Professional Regulation
We provide specialist regulatory guidance to law firms and legal professionals. Our services cover compliance frameworks, disciplinary procedures, and regulatory strategy. Clients benefit from our deep understanding of SRA standards and practical experience in managing regulatory challenges for legal practitioners and organisations.
SRA Investigations
Our team manages SRA investigations to protect clients' interests. We develop strategic responses to regulatory inquiries, aiming to prevent tribunal referrals through negotiated settlements or internal sanctions. Our approach focuses on minimising business disruption while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal
We offer expert representation before the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal. Services include preparing mitigation statements, advocacy during proceedings, and post-hearing support. Our experience spans both prosecution and defence cases, informed by our founder's extensive tribunal appearances and regulatory expertise.
Practising Certificates
We advise on practising certificate applications and challenges. Our services include representation for contested conditions, appeals processes, and compliance strategies. We help legal professionals maintain their practice rights while meeting regulatory obligations through tailored legal solutions.
Regulatory Compliance
Our compliance services cover policy development, audit preparation, and regulatory training. We help firms establish robust compliance systems aligned with SRA standards. The practice maintains its own compliance through SRA regulation and regular policy updates on anti-bribery, data protection, and equality initiatives.
People
Jayne Willetts
Founder & Solicitor Advocate
Solicitor advocate with 20+ years' experience in commercial law. Ranked Band 1 by Chambers & Partners for professional discipline work. SRA-regulated practitioner and member of regulatory committees. Specialises in tribunal advocacy and legal compliance.
Questions
What areas of legal regulation do you specialise in?
We specialise in SRA investigations, Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal proceedings, practising certificate issues, and regulatory compliance for law firms and legal professionals across England and Wales.
How can you help with Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal cases?
We provide expert representation including mitigation strategy, tribunal advocacy, and post-hearing support. Our solicitor advocate has extensive experience in both defending and prosecuting cases before the SDT.
Are you regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority?
Yes, Jayne Willetts & Co Solicitors Limited is authorised and regulated by the SRA under number 565583. Our regulatory details appear on the SRA website.
What experience does Jayne Willetts have?
Jayne has over 20 years' experience in commercial law firms, ranked Band 1 by Chambers & Partners for disciplinary work. She serves on regulatory committees and acts as legal adviser to the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists.
How do you handle SRA investigations?
We develop strategic responses to SRA investigations, aiming to prevent tribunal referrals through negotiated settlements or internal sanctions while protecting clients' professional interests and business operations.
Can you assist with practising certificate conditions?
Yes, we advise on challenging unwanted conditions, appeal processes, and compliance strategies to maintain professional practice rights while meeting regulatory requirements.
