SRA imposes strict controls on solicitor Peter John Golding’s right to practise law
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has imposed strict conditions on the practising certificate of Peter John Golding, a solicitor with identification number 139599, linked to Neath Raisbeck Golding Law Limited in Bristol.
The decision, dated 3 September 2025 and published on 9 October 2025, places controls on Mr Golding’s professional practice under the SRA’s “Control of Practice” powers. The regulator confirmed that the restrictions were necessary in the public interest and were reasonable and proportionate, in accordance with its statutory duties.
At the time the issues arose, Mr Golding was practising at Neath Raisbeck Golding Law Limited, based at St Brandon’s House, 27-29 Great George Street, Bristol, BS1 5QT. The firm holds SRA Firm ID 485529.
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Under the decision, Mr Golding may continue to practise as a solicitor, but only under a number of specific and restrictive conditions. These include:
He may work solely as an employee and only where the role has been approved by the SRA beforehand.
He is prohibited from acting as a compliance officer for legal practice (COLP) or compliance officer for finance and administration (COFA) for any authorised body. He is also barred from serving as a Head of Legal Practice (HOLP) or Head of Finance and Administration (HOFA) in any authorised non-SRA firm.
He must not hold or receive client money, act as a signatory to any client or office account, or have authority to authorise transfers from those accounts.
He must not accept or agree to accept new appointments to act in a fiduciary capacity, including but not limited to attorney under a lasting power of attorney, trustee, executor, or deputy, from the date the condition took effect.
The SRA noted that these conditions are imposed under the Authorisation of Individuals Regulations, specifically regulation 7, and are consistent with the regulatory objectives outlined in section 28 of the Legal Services Act 2007.
The regulator stated that the restrictions are designed to protect the public and the integrity of the profession. While the SRA has not disclosed the underlying reasons that led to the decision, it emphasised that such measures are taken when considered necessary to mitigate risk and maintain professional standards.
The controls placed on Mr Golding’s practice prevent him from holding financial responsibility or senior compliance positions, limiting his activities to approved employment under regulatory oversight.
These measures are among the range of regulatory responses available to the SRA. They are used when concerns arise that warrant limitations on a solicitor’s practice but do not necessarily require suspension or intervention. Conditions such as these allow continued practice under controlled circumstances while ensuring the public interest remains protected.
According to the SRA, the conditions will remain in force for the period of Mr Golding’s 2024/2025 practising certificate and may be reviewed in future depending on compliance and any further regulatory developments.
The decision confirms that the conditions imposed are both proportionate and justified, balancing the need to protect clients while allowing Mr Golding to continue practising under supervision.
No additional disciplinary findings or tribunal referrals have been published in connection with this matter. The SRA’s decision was made on 3 September 2025 and officially released to the public on 9 October 2025.