Moving On Up With Jonathan Lea

Wednesday, 30 March 2022 08:00

By Robert Veitch

It has been a busy and productive twelve months for the Jonathan Lea Network, a fast-growing and far-sighted firm of solicitors based in Sussex, as Peter d’Aguilar recently discovered, in conversation with Jonathan Lea

The firm recently moved to a much larger office on the ground floor of 21 Perrymount Road in Haywards Heath, close to the station and also the Broadway, proving ideal for meeting clients located in the area and allowing for lots of space to accommodate new employees.

“Unlike many other businesses, most of our retained team have continued to work from our office over the last two years,” Jonathan stated. He further explained, “with everyone working in an open plan environment we can quickly discuss and resolve issues and share knowledge so as to improve our responsiveness and quality of work. This has allowed us to take on and develop more trainee solicitors who can be far more easily directed and supervised in person. As a result, they are able to better progress than if they were outside this physical learning habitat.”

Jonathan is justifiably proud of his junior recruitment programme, which has grown apace during 2021-22 and draws heavily from the local Sussex community. The starting point for JLN’s trainee solicitors is usually a two-week vacation placement when each summer the firm host several students in the office. Some of these are then offered a full-time job as a paralegal when they finish their academic studies, which after a few months will usually convert into a two year training contract, at the end of which they will be qualified solicitors.

As well as nurturing fresh talent, JLN has also taken on several more specialist and experienced consultant solicitors over the last year. The firm makes use of modern cloud-based IT systems to allow this network of consultants to work remotely, while they also seamlessly combine with those in the employed team in Haywards Heath. These solicitors include one in Prague, who is dual UK and Czech qualified, a private client solicitor living on the Costa Blanca, who is UK and Dubai qualified, and an immigration solicitor in Los Angeles, who is both UK and US qualified.

Jonathan added, “We have such a wealth of experience joining the firm with the addition of our new consultant experts. This continues to broaden the areas in which we can advise and support our clients and introduces new clients to the practice that we previously wouldn’t have been able to assist. It’s great to be able to offer such a wide range of services as the firm continues to expand.”

JLN now offers a comprehensive range of legal services, still focused on working with entrepreneurs and business clients of all sizes, but also covering a range of private client services including conveyancing, wills, and probate.

JLN offers a free, no obligation twenty-minute preliminary consultation with one of their specialists for anyone who may be interested in instructing the firm on any legal matter.

Jonathan Lea Network

Address: Commerce House, 21 Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 3TP

Telephone: 01444 708 640

Email: wewillhelp@jonathanlea.net

Website: https://www.jonathanlea.net/

More from People

Hailsham House: More Than Just Care, It’s Home

We asked Helen Stockton to visit Hailsham House Care Home, she discovered a place where the focus is on creating a warm, welcoming place to call home
Age UK East Sussex Needs You!

Age UK East Sussex is looking for more volunteers, Rachel Kelly from the charity explains how the role often gives a sense of personal reward and comfort through helping others
Parkers Car & Truck Rental Celebrate 75 Years

There’s a reason Parkers Car and Truck Rental are celebrating their 75th birthday, it’s because they excel at what they do, so Robert Veitch went to visit and learn more about the vehicle rental market
Have a Macmillan Coffee Morning!

With this year’s Coffee Morning just around the corner on Friday 27 September, Adele Trathan speaks to Macmillan Cancer Support, who are calling on supporters to get involved again
"I quite like to end up with a setlist that involves a catalogue of human misery..." Nish Kumar on his return to stand-up comedy

With a brand new stand-up tour coming to the UK later this year, including a number of shows in Sussex, we talk to comedian and TV present Nish Kumar about his time on The Mash Report, getting pelted with bread rolls at gigs, and why he always looks forward to playing shows in smaller towns...
Pure Inspiration

Newly opened in Haywards Heath, Inspiration Gift Shop has the perfect present for every occasion. Hanna Prince pays owner Rachel Taylor a visit to find out more
Creating a Dream at The Pauline Quirke Academy

With performing arts known to play a leading role in helping children to develop many valuable life skills, we asked Lisa de Silva to meet with Florence Tingley and Rebecca Goffin to find out more about the local Pauline Quirke Academies
A Little Slice of Heaven

Farming, food and leisure are the three cornerstones of Heaven Farm, where you will find all three in abundance, including the newly refurbished Butler’s Pantry. Sara Whatley reports
Charity: Institute for Cancer Research

The Institute of Cancer Research, London, is striving to improve the lives of people with all types of cancer – including those with the most challenging to treat. Scientist Dr Anguraj Sadanandam explains why support for this research is vital
Volunteer for Motor Neurone Disease Association

The Motor Neurone Disease Association is a charity that was established in 1979 to raise awareness, campaign for better care and support for people diagnosed with MND and their families, as Lisa Burnard from the charity explains
Riding to Success

Not a coffee morning kind of couple, Alison and Henry are soon embarking on an ambitious UK tour on their 1960s scooters, all to raise money for Alzheimer’s Society. Sara Whatley finds out more
Step out for St Catherine’s Hospice

St Catherine’s Hospice popular Midnight Walk is bouncing back to the streets of Horsham on Saturday 8 June, Adele Trathan explains how readers can get involved
Homes for Ukraine: Opening Your Home and Your Heart

As the conflict in the Ukraine continues, Homes for Ukraine scheme is still keen to hear from people that are interested in hosting a Ukrainian guest, as Paul Crompton from East Sussex County Council explains
The Joy of the Repair Café

Volunteers are central to the success of Repair Cafés across Sussex, so we sent Nicola Coughlin along to Lindfield Repair Cafe to talk to volunteers about their valuable contribution
An Unlikely Retirement

Hove resident Sylvia Holder tells Sara Whatley the inspiring story of how she set up her charity, The Venkat Trust, when she should have been kicking back in her retirement
Matters of the Heart

Jason Palmer, Volunteer Trustee and Director of The Sussex Heart Charity explains what this award winning charity do to save lives in Sussex
Rushfields: Celebrating 40 Years

As Rushfields Plant Centre in Poynings gears up to celebrate its 40th anniversary this year, James Forryan talked to founders Colin and Kathryn Langridge about the keys to their longevity and what they’ve learned over their 40 years in business
Interview: Comedian Connor Burns brings his Vertigo tour to Sussex

With his new touring show Vertigo about to arrive in Sussex, we talk to Scottish comedian Connor Burns
A Double Dose: Interview with Michael Mosley and Clare Bailey

Husband and wife health gurus Dr Michael Mosley and Dr Clare Bailey are on a mission to bring healthy eating and living to the masses. They talk to Sara Whatley about their upcoming tour and the health benefits of eating a Mediterranean diet...
You've Got a Friend

Mid Sussex charity Befriended has grown so much since it’s beginnings in 2017. Gail Miller tells Sara Whatley what they have been up to

Moving On Up With Jonathan Lea

Share

More from People