Solicitor at Watkins & Gunn Limited

Jonathan Wellington

Solicitor - Partner

SRA ID: 151592

Jonathan is a Partner 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.

Sussex House, 17 Gold Tops, NP20 4PH

Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas

Driving offences, Crime/ Criminal Defence, Personal Injury, Clinical Negligence

4.9/5 19 Client Reviews 19
  • Wills, Trusts & Probate 13%
  • Personal Injury 27%
  • Actions against the police 7%
  • Crime/ Criminal Defence 13%
  • Clinical Negligence 20%
  • Driving offences 20%
19 Client Reviews

4.9/5

Overall experience

  • Value For Money
  • Communication
  • Initial Impressions
  • Approachability
  • Documentation Accuracy
  • Legal knowledge

Reviews summary

  • Excellent
    18
  • Very Good
    1
  • Average
    0
  • Poor
    0
  • Awful
    0

Review sources

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Simi
Simi Added 10 months ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Watkins & Gunn Limited
February 02, 2024 20240202151659

Johnathan wellington and Claire

5

My experience was appalling for the past 5 years until Jonathan Wellington and Claire took over 2 years ago and fast forwarded my case. It was all shambles until they stepped in. Claire was always polite and helpful unlike others in the past that gave me a headache and attitude. They were clear and honest and fast.

Lawyer named in this review: Jonathan Wellington

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Simi
Simi Added 10 months ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Watkins & Gunn Limited
February 01, 2024 20240201202719

Jonathan Wellington And Claire

5

My case has finally finished, I’m so happy it got taken over by Johnathan as the past 6 years with other companies just wasted my time and did nothing to progress the case. They jumped on board and Claire was also dealing with me was always quick and direct. I am extremely happy with their service, professional service and kindness always

Lawyer named in this review: Jonathan Wellington

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Matthew
Matthew Added 3 years ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Watkins & Gunn Limited
December 14, 2021 20211214163145

Recent Case

5

Watkins and Gunn and Jon Wellington handled my case professionally throughout. Excellent communication and advice leading up to my court date and represented me extremely well in during court bringing me the best possible outcome. 100% recommend for any issues you have!

Lawyer named in this review: Jonathan Wellington

Jonathan Wellington from Watkins & Gunn Limited responded to this review on 11 January, 2022

Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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Anthony
Anthony Added 3 years ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Watkins & Gunn Limited
November 19, 2021 20211119102522

Road accident

5

A professional quality service delivered in a sympathetic manner. The excellent advice provided by Mr Jonathan Wellington was very reassuring and his court presence was consolatory and very supportive.
Many thanks.

Lawyer named in this review: Jonathan Wellington

Jonathan Wellington from Watkins & Gunn Limited responded to this review on 11 January, 2022

Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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Kirk
Kirk Added 4 years ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Watkins & Gunn Limited
August 02, 2020 20200802202213

Fantastic from start to finish!

5

Jonathan from Watkins & Gunn was fantastic from start to finish! He was recommended to me through a friend and his knowledge was to none. I was always kept up to date throughout my case. Also would like to mention how fantastic Claire was. Thank you to you both and to all the team at Watkins & Gunn.

Lawyer named in this review: Jonathan Wellington

Jonathan Wellington from Watkins & Gunn Limited responded to this review on 03 August, 2020

Many thanks for your positive review Kirk. Should you need anything at all in he future , please do not hesitate to contact us.

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Nicol
Nicol Added 4 years ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Watkins & Gunn Limited
January 30, 2020 20200130082005

Patience and perseverance paid off

5

Thank you for believing in me, and thank you for all your hard work and patience, all came good in the end, a special thank you to Johnathan Wellington and Claire Manship, and all the rest of the team. Took a while, but all your hard work paid off for me. Thank you.

Lawyer named in this review: Jonathan Wellington

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Ben
Verified Ben Added 4 years ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Watkins & Gunn Limited
January 27, 2020 20200127212303

Great service

5

I recieved a great service from Watkins & Gunn ( Jonathan Wellington).
I would highly recommend this firm.
Jonathan was easy to contact and delivered the best service available.

Lawyer named in this review: Jonathan Wellington

Jonathan Wellington from Watkins & Gunn Limited responded to this review on 28 January, 2020

Thank you for your review Ben. It was great to get a good outcome. All the very best with your future plans and I look forward to working with you and your family in the future.

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Shaun
Verified Shaun Added 5 years ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Watkins & Gunn Limited
December 03, 2019 20191203135102

accident at work

5

Jonathan Wellington was absolutely brilliant, with his knowledge, helpfulness and detail to providing all the assistance that I needed.

He made things very easy to understand and made the outcome satisfactory for both parties.

Lawyer named in this review: Jonathan Wellington

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Gary
Gary Added 1 month ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Watkins & Gunn Limited
November 18, 2024
Collected on
20241118142501

Gary

5

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

Lawyer named in this review: Jonathan Wellington

A representative from Watkins & Gunn Limited responded to this review on 25 November, 2024

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
Malvwyn Added 1 year ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Watkins & Gunn Limited
June 24, 2023
Collected on
20230624130820

Malvwyn

4

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
Sunil Added 1 year ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Watkins & Gunn Limited
March 07, 2023
Collected on
20230307165655

Sunil

5

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

Lawyer named in this review: Jonathan Wellington

Jonathan Wellington from Watkins & Gunn Limited responded to this review on 20 March, 2023

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
MICHELLE Added 1 year ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Watkins & Gunn Limited
January 16, 2023
Collected on
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MICHELLE

5

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.

Lawyer named in this review: Jonathan Wellington

Jonathan Wellington from Watkins & Gunn Limited responded to this review on 20 March, 2023

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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Helen
Helen Added 2 years ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Watkins & Gunn Limited
October 27, 2022
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20221027203530

Helen

5

It's been 9 years since I lost the love of my life through medical negligence. I'm sorry I haven't reviewed before but it seemed the time was never right. Jonathan Wellington and the team were absolutely brilliant and successfully won against NHS any doubt about the care of a loved one, please contact the team . Thank you Jonathan and the team
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Lawyer named in this review: Jonathan Wellington

A representative from Watkins & Gunn Limited responded to this review on 28 October, 2022

Thanks very much Helen for a really touching review. It's difficult to believe it was 9 years ago.! Hope you are well.

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About Jonathan Wellington

Jonathan is a Partner 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.

Languages Spoken: English

Contact Jonathan Wellington

Address

Watkins & Gunn Limited

Sussex House

17 Gold Tops

NP20 4PH



Phone 01633 262 122

Website

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LICENSE

Country

Status

Acquired

Updated

United Kingdom

Currently Registered

15/10/91

04/02/22

We found no instances of professional misconduct for this solicitor

WORK EXPERIENCE

Title

Name

Duration

Compliance Officer for Legal Practice

Watkins & Gunn

?-01-10-2019

Compliance Officer for Legal Practice

Watkins & Gunn

?-present