Birmingham Law Society COLP COFA Forum
Jayne Willetts speaking at the quarterly Forum on law firm internal investigations with James Frost of Marsh on the current PII market; Alison Matthews on... Read More
Current News
Current News
Carter Ruck judgment
Jayne Willetts welcomed the judgment of Mr Justice Butcher in Carter Ruck Solicitors & Another v SRA [2026] EWHC 2146 (KB) ruling that the SRA... Read More
Birmingham Law Society Past Presidents Lunch
Jayne Willetts attending the annual lunch at Hotel du Vin – pictured here with former Presidents John Aucott and Stephanie Perraton both of whom were... Read More
Birmingham Law Society Presidents Dinner
Jayne Willetts attending the annual Presidents Dinner at the historic Council House – congratulating Matt O’Brien on his year as President and Tony McDaid on... Read More
A baffling judgment
Jayne Willetts commented on what she described as a baffling judgment in HD & Ors v North Devon Healthcare Trust & Ors [2026] EWHC 2009... Read More
Birmingham Law Society COLP COFA Forum
Jayne Willetts chairing the quarterly Forum with guest speaker Ben Archer of 4 New Square focussing on AI and professional risks plus supervision and privilege... Read More
The SRA Outsourcing Ruse
Jayne Willetts exposed in a LinkedIn article the SRA’s concealment from the profession of the outsourcing to external law firms of its investigations. The story... Read More
Birmingham Law Society COLP COFA Forum
Jayne Willetts chairing the quarterly Forum with guest speaker Tom Bedford of Clyde & Co updating us on trends in the solicitors’ professional indemnity market... Read More
Chaddesley Races
Jayne Willetts presenting the trophy to the winning jockey at the Harkaway Point to Point – sponsored by Jayne Willetts & Co.
Birmingham Law Society COLP COFA Forum
Jayne Willetts and Rebecca Atkinson speaking at the breakfast forum on social media, Mazur, the Dentons & Carter Ruck appeals and the FCA takeover of... Read More
Chambers and Partners Directory Band 1 National Ranking – 2026
Jayne Willetts has again been ranked in Band 1 in the Chambers and Partners Directory in the UK-wide professional discipline category. The directory entry based upon... Read More
Retirement of Bronwen Still
Bronwen Still looks back on her retirement from the profession on 45 years of solicitor regulation in her article in the Birmingham Law Society Bulletin.... Read More
Birmingham Law Society AGM
Jayne Willetts speaking at the recent AGM to mark her retirement as Chair of the Professional Regulation Committee and to welcome Matt O’Brien as the... Read More
Birmingham Law Society COLP COFA Forum
Jayne Willetts speaking with Antony Dunkels at the breakfast Forum on SRA Investigations & Law Firm Reputations.
Birmingham Law Society Past Presidents Lunch
Jayne Willetts attending the annual lunch – pictured here with the first five lady Presidents of the Society.
Birmingham Law Society Past Presidents Lunch
Jayne Willetts attending the annual lunch – pictured with all of the Past Presidents.
Birmingham Law Society COLP/COFA Forum
Jayne Willetts chairing the Birmingham Law Society COLP/COFA forum with Sharon Glynn of Travelers Europe and Rebecca Atkinson. Kindly hosted by Cary Whitmarsh of Trowers... Read More
Birmingham Law Society COLP/COFA Forum
Jayne Willetts chairing the Birmingham Law Society COLP/COFA Forum with Rebecca Atkinson kindly hosted by Clark Sargent of Gowling WLG.
Law Society Risk & Compliance Conference
Jayne Willetts speaking about handling client money in the light of the SRA Consumer Protection Review with fellow panellists Robert Blech & Andrew Blatt.
Jayne Willetts: 20 Years An Author
2025 sees a change of author for the Birmingham Law Society Bulletin’s Regulation Report.
Chaddesley Races
Jayne Willetts presenting the prizes in the first race at the Harkaway Club Point to Point – jointly sponsored by Jayne Willetts & Co Solicitors
Chambers and Partners Directory Band 1 National Ranking – 2025
Jayne Willetts has again been ranked in Band 1 in the Chambers and Partners Directory in the UK-wide professional discipline category. The directory entry based upon... Read More
How The SRA Regulates Non-Authorised Individuals?
Birmingham Law Society – Regulation Report October 2024
Law Society AML Conference
Jayne Willetts joined Jonathan Fisher QC and Amy Bell on a panel session to discuss SRA fining powers & recent SDT decisions at the Law... Read More
Birmingham Law Society challenges SRA fining power proposals
Jayne Willetts, Chair of Birmingham Law Society Professional Regulation Committee featured in Legal Futures & Law Gazette commenting on SRA’s fining plans.
Past Presidents Lunch – Birmingham Law Society
Three past Presidents and former partners of Edge & Ellison now Squire Patton Boggs – Stephanie Perraton, John Aucott & Jayne Willetts.
SRA Unlimited Fines For Economic Crimes & AML Data Collection Exercise
Birmingham Law Society – Regulation Report July 2024
Complaints handling with the Legal Ombudsman & Legal Services Board
Birmingham Law Society – Regulation Report June 2024
SRA Consumer Protection Review – Protecting the Public or Emasculating the Profession?
Birmingham Law Society – Regulation Report March 2024
Open Justice & Anonymity In The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal
Birmingham Law Society – Regulation Report February 2024
Chambers and Partners Directory Band 1 National Ranking – 2024
Jayne Willetts has again been ranked in Band 1 in the Chambers and Partners Directory in the UK-wide professional discipline category. The directory entry based upon... Read More
Comparison websites – do your services measure up?
Birmingham Law Society – Regulation Report August 2023
The Onward March of the SRA and Its Rules on Well-Being at Work
Birmingham Law Society – Regulation Report May 2023
Using Client Account as a Bank – New SRA Case Studies
Birmingham Law Society Regulation Report – April/May 2023
Legal Ombudsman – Changes to Scheme Rules
Birmingham Law Society Regulation Report – February/March 2023
Chaddesley Races
Jayne Willetts presenting the trophy in the Ladies Race sponsored by Jayne Willetts & Co Solicitors to the winning jockey Olive Nicholls – daughter of... Read More
Newly Qualified Event – Birmingham Law Society
Jayne Willetts congratulated newly qualified solicitors and barrister and shared experiences of her successful career.
Birmingham Law Society President’s Dinner 2022
Jayne Willetts at the Birmingham Law Society President’s Dinner with immediate past President Stephanie Perraton at which Lord Digby Jones of Birmingham was the keynote... Read More
Chambers and Partners Directory Band 1 National Ranking – 2023
Jayne Willetts has again been ranked in Band 1 in the Chambers and Partners Directory in the UK-wide professional discipline category. The directory entry based upon... Read More
Closures, Mergers & Acquisitions – changing times
Birmingham Law Society Bulletin – October/November 2022
Past Presidents Lunch – Birmingham Law Society
A very special Birmingham Law Society Past Presidents’ Lunch – bringing together three former partners of Edge & Ellison now Squire Patton Boggs. John Aucott former... Read More
HM Queen Elizabeth II 1926 – 2022
Her Majesty pictured here on a visit to Birmingham on 12 July 2012 – as always with a radiant smile
Birmingham solicitors oppose regulator’s plan to replace SIF
Jayne Willetts, Chair of Birmingham Law Society Consultation Committee, was quoted on the Legal Futures website in connection with recent SRA proposals to replace SIF... Read More
Commonwealth Games Afternoon Tea
Jayne Willetts with Christine Ohuruogu Olympic, World and Commonwealth Champion at Squire Patton Boggs – Christine shared her experiences as a professional athlete and her... Read More
Commonwealth Games Dinner 2022
Jayne Willetts with Tony McDaid Vice President of Birmingham Law Society and Alice Kinder Deputy Vice-President at the University of Birmingham
Held to Account
Jayne Willetts considers how the introduction of flexibility in the regulator’s approach to the SRA Accounts Rules is working in terms of breaches. Held to... Read More
London Legal Walk 2022
Jayne Willetts and Bronwen Still joined fellow walkers to raise funds for LawCare. . .
In Conversation with Jayne Willetts
Jayne was interviewed for the Birmingham Law Society Bulletin following her recent Lifetime Achievement Award – Jayne Willetts Interview
Birmingham Legal Walk 2022
Jayne Willetts & Bronwen Still ready to set off with His Honour Judge Ed Pepperall Senior Judge Midlands Circuit; Lubna Shuja Vice President of the Law Society and Stephanie... Read More
Client Confidentiality – The SRA updates its guidance
Birmingham Law Society Bulletin – June 2022
The SRA & workplace culture – Does your firm measure up?
Birmingham Law Society Bulletin – April/May 2022
Lifetime Achievement Award
Photographs of the Birmingham Law Society Legal Awards Dinner at the ICC, Birmingham with Jayne Willetts, current President Stephanie Perraton and former President Eileen Schofield... Read More
Lifetime Achievement Award
Jayne Willetts has received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Birmingham Law Society Legal Awards in recognition of her outstanding success as a leader in... Read More
Chambers and Partners Directory Band 1 National Ranking – 2022
Jayne Willetts has again been ranked in Band 1 in the Chambers and Partners Directory in the UK-wide professional discipline category. The directory entry based... Read More
Birmingham Law Society President’s Dinner 2021 – take 2
Jayne Willetts at the Birmingham Law Society President’s Dinner with Richard Atkins QC Head of St Philips Chambers and Joe Wilson Chambers Director
Birmingham Law Society President’s Dinner 2021
Jayne Willetts at the Birmingham Law Society President’s Dinner with Lubna Shuja Vice President of the Law Society
Service Standards – Why now is the time to get things right
Birmingham Law Society Bulletin – July/August 2021
Referral Fees and Fee Sharing – where are we now?
Birmingham Law Society Bulletin – May 2021
Revised Guidance on Money Laundering Compliance for the Legal Profession
Birmingham Law Society Bulletin – March 2021
The Legal Ombudsman – doing a difficult job?
Birmingham Law Society Bulletin – November to December 2020
Chambers and Partners Directory Band 1 National Ranking – 2021
Jayne Willetts has again been ranked in Band 1 in the Chambers and Partners Directory in the UK-wide professional discipline category. The directory entry based... Read More
LawCare, the legal mental health charity, has announced a new ground-breaking research study ‘Life in the Law”
Follow the link to take part in this important research https://www.lawcare.org.uk/news/lawcare-launches-ground-breaking-research-study-life-in-the-law
Reflections on Mental Health in the Profession
Bronwen Still shares her thoughts in the Birmingham Law Society Bulletin after 23 years as a Trustee of LawCare.
10,000 Steps for Justice
Jayne Willetts with Bronwen Still, Chair of LawCare and Rachael Willetts of Gowling WLG and dogs Medwyn and Gnasher taking part in the 10,000 steps... Read More
Coronavirus Crisis Compliance Clinic by Zoom for Birmingham Law Society members by Jayne Willetts, Bronwen Still & Matt Moore
Summary of questions & responses
The New Accounts Rules – Opportunities and Changes
Birmingham Law Society Bulletin – April 2020
Reporting financial difficulty to the SRA in the current crisis
Article by Jayne Willetts.
The Compensation Fund – the jewel in the crown of the profession?
Birmingham Law Society Bulletin – March 2020
International Women’s Day – March 2020
Jayne Willetts celebrating International Women’s Day hosted by her former firm Squire Patton Boggs with Stephanie Perraton and Rebecca Mander.
Regulation and In-House Lawyers new edition
Bronwen Still has co-authored the latest edition of Regulation & In-House Lawyers now available from the Law Society bookshop. This book is essential reading for... Read More
Getting To Grips With Anti-Money Laundering Compliance
Birmingham Law Society Bulletin – January 2020
Chambers and Partners Directory Band 1 National Ranking – 2020
Jayne Willetts has again been ranked in Band 1 in the Chambers and Partners Directory in the UK-wide professional discipline category. The directory entry based... Read More
Birmingham Law Society President’s Dinner – 2019
Jayne Willetts at the Birmingham Law Society President’s Dinner held at the University of Birmingham with Regan Peggs Chairman of the BLS Board and Stephanie... Read More
Women in law – 100 years
Jayne Willetts celebrating the 100 year anniversary of women being allowed to practice law with fellow Birmingham Law Society Past Presidents Diane Benussi, Caroline Coates... Read More
Financial Services and Insurance Advice in Legal Practice
Birmingham Law Society Bulletin – November 2019
Will the grass be greener? Moving from private practice to in-house by Bronwen Still
Birmingham Law Society Bulletin – October 2019
All change at The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal by Jayne Willetts
Birmingham Law Society Bulletin – October 2019
Transparency Rules 2018 – Compliance Under the Microscope
Birmingham Law Society Bulletin – July/August 2019
100 years of Women in Law
Birmingham Law Society celebrated with a reception to mark 100 years of Women in Law – Jayne Willetts & Diane Benussi both Past Presidents of... Read More
London Legal Walk 2019
Bronwen Still & Jayne Willetts outside the Law Society ready to begin their walk for Lawcare
Legal Futures Regulation & Compliance Conference
Bronwen Still speaking at the Legal Futures Conference as Chair of Lawcare in the session on mental health and well being for the legal profession... Read More
Money Laundering Compliance – What the SRA expects
Birmingham Law Society Bulletin – June 2019
Birmingham Law Society Annual Compliance Seminar 2019
Jayne Willetts & Matt Moore are delivering their Annual Compliance Update for Birmingham Law Society on 3 July. It is their 10th year. The regulars... Read More
Residual Client Balances and how to deal with them
Birmingham Law Society Bulletin – May 2019
Birmingham Law Society AGM – April 2019
Jayne Willetts pictured with the new Deputy Vice President of the Birmingham Law Society Stephanie Perraton of Squire Patton Boggs.
New Models of Practice – Freelance Solicitors
Birmingham Law Society Bulletin – March 2019
New Models of Practice – Solicitors in Unregulated Entities
Birmingham Law Society Bulletin – March 2019
New SRA Handbook – Hidden Danger
Jayne Willetts contributes to the cover story by the Editor Jean-Yves Gilg in the relaunched Solicitors Journal – January 2019
Harkaway Club Point to Point – December 2018
Jayne Willetts presenting the trophy in the Members Race sponsored by Jayne Willetts & Co Solicitors at the recent Harkaway Club Point to Point at... Read More
Solicitors Assistance Scheme
Jayne Willetts with Linda Lee Chair of the Solicitors Assistance Scheme at the SRA Conference in Birmingham.
Annual Compliance Update 2018
Jayne Willetts & Matthew Moore recently delivered their Annual Compliance Update to members of Birmingham Law Society at the offices of Anthony Collins Solicitors. Topics... Read More
SRA urged to tackle mental health problems with ‘fitness to practise’ regime
Jayne Willetts contributes to the debate calling for a more compassionate approach by the SRA in mental health cases https://www.legalfutures.co.uk/latest-news/sra-urged-to-tackle-mental-health-problems-with-fitness-to-practise-regime
Chambers and Partners Directory Band 1 National Ranking – 2019
Jayne Willetts has again been ranked in Band 1 in the Chambers and Partners Directory in the UK-wide professional discipline category. The directory entry based... Read More
SRA waivers: innovation or jumping the gun?
Jayne Willetts considers whether the SRA should be permitted to ignore its own rules or whether this more tolerant approach means that there are more... Read More
Balancing duties to clients & the court
Jayne Willetts discusses the recent decision in Vay Sui Ip v SRA & duties to clients & the court in the Birmingham Law Society Bulletin... Read More
New SRA waivers policy – are the rules a moveable feast?
Bronwen Still reports that the SRA published a new waivers policy on 26th June which includes plans for a waivers register. It sets out the... Read More
Birmingham Law Society Networking at Cuban Bar – May 2018
Jayne Willetts attended the networking event at former Birmingham Law Society headquarters in Temple Street now occupied by Revolucion de Cuba, a new bar and... Read More
London Legal Walk again
Jayne Willetts with Christl Hughes Chair of the Solicitors Benevolent Association.
The London Legal Walk 2018
Jayne Willetts and Bronwen Still before the London Legal Walk on 21 May – raising money for the London Legal Support Trust (LLST) and LawCare. ... Read More
Birmingham Law Society AGM – April 2018
The Society, in its 200th anniversary year, welcomed its new President, James Turner, at the recent AGM. Jayne Willetts is pictured with former Lady President... Read More
International Women’s Day – March 2018
Jayne Willetts celebrating International Women’s Day with her former firm Squire Patton Boggs and the West Midlands Mayor, Andy Street and Squires Partner, Stephanie Perraton.
Appointments to specialist Law Society Committee – January 2018
Jayne Willetts’ expertise in professional regulation has been recognised by her appointment to the national Law Society Regulatory Processes Committee which is responsible for commenting... Read More
Chambers and Partners Directory Band 1 National Ranking – 2018
Jayne Willetts has again been ranked in Band 1 in the Chambers and Partners Directory in the UK-wide professional discipline category. The directory entry based... Read More
Birmingham Law Society Annual Compliance Update 2017
Jayne Willetts and Mathew Moore delivered their Annual Compliance Update seminar on 8 November at Shoesmiths’ offices in Birmingham. The lively and inter-active session included... Read More
Squire Patton Boggs Alumni Reception
Jayne Willetts catching up with former colleagues from Edge & Ellison & Hammonds at the recent alumni reception in Birmingham including her two senior partners... Read More
Shoosmiths Private Client Practice Group Annual Conference – September 2017
Jayne Willetts was guest speaker at the recent Annual Conference held at Warwick University. She entertained and alarmed the delegates in equal measure, sharing experiences... Read More
New SRA Handbook – what to expect and when
Birmingham Law Society Bulletin – New SRA Handbook – what to expect and when
Squire Patton Boggs Women in Enterprise – September 2017
Jayne Willetts was one of the speakers at the recent Women in Enterprise event hosted by Squire Patton Boggs at their Birmingham office. The topic... Read More
Birmingham Law Society Lunch Club – July 2017
Jayne Willetts attended the recent Lunch Club with guest speaker Beverley Nielsen at the Hotel Du Vin and is pictured with David Kearns Managing Director... Read More
The New Money Laundering Regulations: Making Sense of the New Provisions
Birmingham Law Society Bulletin – July 2017
Leigh Day fall-out
Questions over burden of proof in tribunal and SRA powers. Jayne Willetts commented in Legal Futures: “The outcome of the Leigh Day case is a... Read More
Chambers and Partners Directory Band 1 National Ranking – 2017
Jayne Willetts has again been ranked in Band 1 in the Chambers and Partners Legal Directory in the UK-wide professional discipline category. The directory entry... Read More
Law Society Risk and Compliance Annual Conference – 24 March 2017
Jayne Willetts speaking on “Looking at SRA Accounts Rules through the changes to the Handbook” – programme attached.
House of Commons Reception – March 2017
Jayne Willetts attending the reception at the House of Commons organised by Birmingham Law Society, Worcestershire Law Society and Warwickshire Law Society. L to R:... Read More
Supervision – defining the duties of partners, COLPs and COFAs
Birmingham Law Society Bulletin – February 2017