Jonathan Wellington

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Jonathan is a Director at Watkins & Gunn, Head of Clinical Negligence and responsible for Client Care. He is a highly regarded personal injury and clinical negligence lawyer and, currently, our Head of Dispute Resolution. Jonathan oversees the criminal department and as a lawyer, deals with complex personal injury and clinical negligence matters for our clients across Wales and England. He is based at our Newport office.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 151592

  • Based in Newport, Gwent
  • Licensed for 34 years

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Jonathan is a Director at Watkins & Gunn, Head of Clinical Negligence and responsible for Client Care. He is a highly regarded personal injury and clinical negligence lawyer and, currently, our Head of Dispute Resolution. Jonathan oversees the criminal department and as a lawyer, deals with complex personal injury and clinical negligence matters for our clients across Wales and England. He is based at our Newport office.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 151592

  • Based in Newport, Gwent
  • Licensed for 34 years

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4.8
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95%
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95%+
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Communication 4.7/5
Initial Impressions 4.7/5
Approachability 4.8/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.7/5
Legal Knowledge 4.8/5
Value for money 4.8/5
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  • Watkins & Gunn Limited

    Compliance Officer for Legal Practice

    Until October 2019

  • Watkins & Gunn Limited

    Compliance Officer for Legal Practice

    Until Present

Languages spoken

  • English

Opening hours

Monday 09:00–17:30
Tuesday 09:00–17:30
Wednesday 09:00–17:30
Thursday 09:00–17:30
Friday 09:00–17:30
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

Sussex House, 17 Gold Tops, Newport, NP20 4PH

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4.8 /5 26 Reviews
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Driving offences

Driving offence representation

Jonathan made an incredibly stressful situation feel far more manageable from start to finish. His professionalism and expertise were clear throughout, and I was absolutely delighted with the outcome. I’m very grateful for all his help and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him.

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Max and Susan

Not trustworthy and not competent

Used me as a cash cow to get their fee which was only in their interest not mine and incompetence not bothering to check the defendant had complied and assumed and when we complained got their fee and said bye

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Long haul under Duress

Harry and Jonathan My Solicitors were My only way forward with the problem I had and it was always explained to Me that there was no guarantee of success under this dark Shadow ...I felt very supported every step of this long journey which was paced forward very methodically with Their expertise. It was not a pleasant trip as was not sure how far the situation would go or what the Outcome would be ...with Their help and Guidance which I could not have remotely done without ...the eventual Outcome could not have been any more in My favour and for that I am eternally Grateful.

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We are delighted to have received this response. It was a difficult journey but a very good outcome and we are delighted to have helped to achieve such a good outcome.

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Great Firm and Lovely People

I was recommended by a friend who had had fabulous advice and service from Jonathan in the past. I am glad to say that he is a great advocate for the profession as well as being candid and friendly. I wouldn't hesitate to refer anybody looking for an honest and approachable firm with a firm handle on getting the job done as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible.

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Sara Jones

We are delighted to receive this lovely review from you, as well as your recommendation, as your feedback is important to us. We note the great job that Jonathan has done for you and are pleased that you are happy with the outcome. We look forward to working with you in the future on any of your legal needs.

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Accident claim

I'm grateful for the help and experience of Watkins and Gunn solicitors who helped me in a very difficult time in my life due to a accident in work the solicitors who helped in my case was very friendly and polite and professional at all times it was a shame we was forced to settle my claim as my pain continues I would definitely recommend Watkins and Gunn solicitors

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Many thanks for the positive review. We are delighted to have helped and would be pleased to assist with any future legal issues you may have.

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Lee

Great work and friendly staff. Always very quick getting back to me. Very professional

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Sara Jones

We are delighted to receive this positive review from you, as your feedback is important to us. We are pleased you are happy with the outcome and we look forward to working with you in the future on any of your legal needs.

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Gary

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Gary

Dealing with affairs from a family bereavement, Mr Jonathan Wellington and Mrs Clare Manship were very helpful and understanding.

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Sara Jones

We are delighted to receive this excellent review from you. Thank you for your feedback, which is important to us. We look forward to working with you in the future on any of your legal needs.

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Malvwyn

Personal Injury

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Always friendly and very helpful and thanks to everyone especially to Claire manship who was always there for me when I needed her lots malgwyn east

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Sunil

Driving offences

Sunil

Hi Claire My life turned upside down on 09 February 2023 upon receipt of a Notice of Enforcement from a debt collection agency, called JACOBS acting on behalf of DVLA demanding a sum of £673.73 by 6pm on 17 February 23! It was all to do with a car I sold privately after making a SORN declaration in November 2018 at our previous address. I duly completed the relevant section of V5, signed, dated and posted it to DVLA. Unbeknown to me, DVLA had not received it and as a result, Penalty Notices had been sent to an address in Powys we lived for less than a year in 2017 followed by summons resulting in successfully prosecuting me in my absence at Swansea Magistrates’ Court in 2022, awarding fines and costs against me! Frantic researches googling led me to the discovery of a Single Justice Procedure Notice with my name and the address in Powys, vehicle registration number as reference and my DOB. Further enquiries led me to finding out the case had landed in Llanelli Magistrates’ Court who advised me to make a Statutory Declaration in order to fix a date for the hearing. It was then scheduled for 10 March 23. It took its heavy toll on my health since. I also received tireless representations from our local MS, Mr.Adam Price to DVLA using his hotline email facility. However, today’s new developments outlined below could not have come at a better time! I cannot thank enough both Jonathan and you, Claire at Watkins & Gunn Solicitors in Newport for the soothing words of reassurance he gave me after Jonathan kindly reading through my email outlining the court case. Unlike other contacts I shared the awful mess I am in, Jonathan came across as an expert in DVLA prosecutions, informing me I had nothing to worry about. He patiently explained the only reason why I have to attend Court: my having made a Statutory Declaration to give evidence on oath when the Presiding Magistrate will simply dismiss the case. So confident he was to say I do not need a lawyer to represent me! Any other solicitor could have happily taken the case on, knowing he/she could easy charge legal fees from the client! Hence my own five star review about the very professional standards you uphold today ! Many thanks again Kind regards Yours sincerely Sunil Dharmabandhu Bwthyn y Plas Saron Llandysul Carmarthenshire SA44 5DX

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Jonathan Wellington

Many thanks for your very kind review. We pride ourselves on offering the best advice in all circumstances, even when it doesn't lead to an instruction. We hope that we can assist you with any and all legal needs in the future.

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MICHELLE

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MICHELLE

Watkins & Gunn have been brilliant, they were friendly, very helpful and great communication throughout, I would highly recommend to family and friends, Jonathan Wellington and his team especially Claire Manship who was always so helpful.

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Many thanks Michelle for your review. I am pleased that matters resolved with a good outcome and we look forwrad to assiting you in the future.

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