John Goodwin heads up the Regulatory Department which undertakes work in the areas of investigations into business, allegations of criminal activity against individuals and motoring matters. Since the 1980s John has been representing clients and companies on enquiries into tax frauds and VAT frauds. He has dealt with major money laundering operations, carousel frauds and indeed all types of fraud enquiries entailing work in the USA, Spain, Eastern Europe and South Africa. Along with our civil litigation department John has wide experience of confiscation proceedings in both the civil and criminal Courts. He also offers advice and representation in motoring matters and for information on this please see our motoring section. John is a Solicitor Advocate which allows him to conduct Crown Court and Court of Appeal hearings without instructing a Barrister.

Tel: 0113 244 0597

Andrew qualified as a solicitor in 1996 and has been a Solicitor Advocate since 1995.  He has extensive experience and an all round appreciation of contested criminal cases, as he has acted for Defendants and has prosecuted as agent for the CPS and Royal Mail plc.

Andrew has 10 years' experience in defending large scale fraud cases involving VAT, State Benefits and financial institutions (insurance companies and banks).

In addition Andrew has wide experience of licensing law (alcohol). He has acted for the Northern and Franchise estates of a large and national pub company, as well as smaller and independent operators. Applications have included new and varied premises licences, reviews and appeals.

He also has experience of defending in regulatory offences, and can offer advice and representation in motoring offences.

Tel: 0113 244 0597

Sairah joined the practice in January 2009 having previously worked for two other firms in Leeds dealing with major criminal defence work.  She is a law graduate and a graduate of the Legal Practice Course.  Sairah works on her own cases and also in conjunction with other members of the department on large fraud regulatory files.

Tel: 0113 244 0597

Alya is a Paralegal who holds a LLB (Hons) Degree. She is the Department Manager and liaises with clients, solicitors, barristers and others alike, ensuring that clients are kept fully up to speed with any matter the department may be handling for them.

Tel: 0113 244 0597

Sue has worked with John Goodwin for over 28 years offering support and assistance to the regulatory, crime and motoring department. As a long standing member of the department Sue offers the department and clients alike a wealth of experience.

Tel: 0113 244 0597