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
Crime/ Criminal Defence, Personal Injury, Clinical Negligence, Driving offences
Dealing with affairs from a family bereavement, Mr Jonathan Wellington and Mrs Clare Manship were very helpful and understanding.
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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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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
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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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.
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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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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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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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.
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Watkins & Gunn
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Johnathan wellington and Claire
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.
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Jonathan Wellington And Claire
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
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Recent Case
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!
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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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Road accident
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.
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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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Fantastic from start to finish!
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.
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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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Patience and perseverance paid off
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.
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Great service
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.
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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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accident at work
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.
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