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Professional Disciplinary And Regulatory Law

2 Hare Court

39 Essex Chambers

Serjeants’ Inn Chambers

1 Crown Office Row

4 New Square

Blackstone Chambers

Fountain Court Chambers

Outer Temple Chambers

Leading Silks

John Beggs KC – Serjeants’ Inn Chambers ‘John is simply the best. He has encyclopedic knowledge and memory of relevant case law.‘

Catherine Callaghan KC – Blackstone Chambers ‘Catherine is very approachable, and she is great at getting into the detail of the case very quickly.'

Richard Coleman KC – Fountain Court Chambers ‘Richard is an outstanding leader in this field. He is extremely well versed in the law of professional discipline and regulation. His opinions are founded on a fair-minded, level-headed and thorough examination of the evidence.'

Timothy Dutton CBE KC – Fountain Court Chambers ‘A leading silk in this area. He demonstrates great judgement.'

Ben Hubble KC –4 New Square

Graeme McPherson KC –4 New Square ‘His work is of the highest quality, and he is a go-to advocate if you want someone robust and incisive.'

Fenella Morris KC –39 Essex Chambers

Paul Ozin KC – 23ES ‘Paul is a very experienced and proactive silk. His advocacy skills are very strong.'

Jenni Richards KC – 39 Essex Chambers ‘Jenni cuts through complexities to get to the heart of the matter. A very robust advocate.’

Patricia Robertson KC – Fountain Court Chambers

Gregory Treverton-Jones KC –39 Essex Chambers

Sarah Clarke KC – Serjeants’ Inn Chambers ‘Sarah is formidable in terms of her intellect, strategy, dedication and advocacy.’

Ivan Hare KC – Blackstone Chambers ‘He is the epitome of calm. A deep thinker who is strategically sound and an excellent communicator, who is able to distil complicated legal issues into easily understandable language.’

Javan Herberg KC – Blackstone Chambers

Fiona Horlick KC –Outer Temple Chambers ‘Fiona is absolutely at the top of her game. She is formidable on her feet.'

Tom Kark KC –QEB Hollis Whiteman

Patrick Lawrence KC –4 New Square

Michael McLaren KC – Fountain Court Chambers

Angus Moon KC – Serjeants’ Inn Chambers

Selva Ramasamy KC –QEB Hollis Whiteman 'Selva is exceptionally experienced, very intelligent and meticulous. He always gets to the heart of the issues. A charming, persuasive and articulate advocate.'

Mark Shaw KC – Blackstone Chambers ‘One of the brightest barristers to work with. Calm, measured, sensible and practical. His advocacy is excellent, persuasive and succinct.'

Jamie Smith KC –4 New Square ‘Jamie is a very sharp barrister. As an advocate, he takes the good points and works them with precision: a guided missile.'

Mark Sutton KC – Old Square Chambers 'Mark is the barrister you want on your side when the chips are down. He knows his area of practice inside out and he goes the extra mile on all his cases. A formidable court room presence.'

Andrew Tabachnik KC –39 Essex Chambers ‘Andrew is one of the most experienced and established silks in this field. He is thorough in preparation, robust in advocacy and forensic in cross-examination.’

Geoffrey Williams KC –Farrar’s Building ‘Geoffrey demonstrates careful preparation, sound judgement, and an excellent grasp of the law, and he has the trust of any tribunal before which he appears.’

Nicholas Bacon KC –4 New Square ‘A very user-friendly silk, who provides considered, careful advice which takes account not only of the strict letter of the law but also the commercial reality of a situation.’

Gerard Boyle KC – Serjeants’ Inn Chambers ‘He combines excellent technical skills with top-notch client care.'

Victoria Butler-Cole KC – 39 Essex Chambers

Ben Collins KC – Old Square Chambers

Christopher Coltart KC –2 Hare Court 'He has an analytical eye for detail.'

James Counsell KC – Outer Temple Chambers ‘James is an outstanding silk. He is always immaculately prepared and his advocacy combines directness with charm, which is always well received by professional tribunals and judges alike.’

Kate Gallafent KC – Blackstone Chambers

Eleanor Grey KC –39 Essex Chambers

Mark Harries KC – Serjeants’ Inn Chambers ‘He knows every corner and angle of a case.'

Jonathan Holl-Allen KC – Serjeants’ Inn Chambers

Zoe Johnson KC –QEB Hollis Whiteman

Robert Kellar KC – 1 Crown Office Row ‘Robert has an excellent understanding of the regulatory regime. He is good with clients – sympathetic, clear, concise and firm when required. A cogent, serene and knowledgeable advocate.'

Jonathan Laidlaw KC –2 Hare Court ‘Jonathan's advocacy is always measured, well considered, and persuasive.’

Sean Larkin KC –QEB Hollis Whiteman

Nicholas Medcroft KC – Fountain Court Chambers

Siân Mirchandani KC – 4 New Square ‘Her attention to detail is second to none and her intellect is unrivalled, bringing a unique analysis to cases that regularly gets the best results for clients. Her advocacy is careful and measured, and she reads the Tribunal exceptionally well.’

Alison Padfield KC –4 New Square ‘Alison is brilliant at communicating clearly and gets right to the heart of the problem. She's very solutions-focused.’

Vikram Sachdeva KC –39 Essex Chambers

Mark Simpson KC – Fountain Court Chambers

Roger Stewart KC –4 New Square ‘One of the pre-eminent cross examiners of his generation.'

Tom Adam KC – Brick Court Chambers ‘Tom is an engaging advocate.’

Robin Barclay KC – Fountain Court Chambers ‘Robin’s advocacy is measured, authoritative, and very compelling.’

Richard Booth KC – 1 Crown Office Row ‘Richard has a great grasp of regulatory arguments and tribunals. He has excellent judgement.'

Clodagh Bradley KC –1 Crown Office Row ‘Clodagh is a hugely accomplished advocate who is highly effective on her feet.'

Chloe Carpenter KC – Fountain Court Chambers ‘Chloe is very thorough and detail oriented. A robust cross-examiner, she knows how best to approach the regulator and the tribunal.'

Betsan Criddle KC - Old Square Chambers 'An excellent barrister with great attention to detail to deal with complex cases. She has first-class client skills, and is able to explain technically complex issues with ease and focus the client on the key issues to progress the case, even with the most difficult of clients. '

Clare Dixon KC – 4 New Square Chambers ‘Clare has an impressive advocacy style - she is quick on her feet, and has a calm but forceful manner. She is also good at managing difficult individuals and delivering difficult messages.’

Rory Dunlop KC – 39 Essex Chambers 'Rory is a powerful advocate; his submissions are crystal clear and laser-focused. His knowledge of the law is strong and judges like him.'

Helen Evans KC –4 New Square ‘Helen has impeccable attention to detail. She is an extremely proactive barrister.’

Alexandra Felix KC –QEB Hollis Whiteman ‘Alexandra’s advocacy is persuasive and on-point.’

Martin Forde KC – 1 Crown Office Row 'A standout performer.'

Andrew George KC – Blackstone Chambers ‘He gets the best out of any situation. He works incredibly hard and masters vast amounts of information astonishingly quickly.’

Saima Hanif KC – 3 Verulam Buildings ‘Saima is excellent on her feet and has impressive knowledge of the law, along with the essential requirement to effectively persuade the forum she is appearing before.’

Edward Henry KC – Mountford Chambers ‘A tactical mastermind who brings empathy and humanity to high profile and complex cases.'

Adam Heppinstall KC –Henderson Chambers

Jamas Hodivala KC –Matrix Chambers ‘Jamas is a smooth, eloquent advocate, who is charming with clients and immediately gets the panel onside.'

Andrew Kennedy KC – 1 Crown Office Row 'He is very thorough in preparation and authoritative in his advocacy.'

Marios Lambis KC –2 Hare Court ‘Marios is a class act. His considerable experience in this area of law has resulted in an ability to master complex regulatory issues that is second to none. A stellar silk.’

Edward Levey KC – Fountain Court Chambers

Richard Lissack KC – Fountain Court Chambers

James McClelland KC –Brick Court Chambers ‘James is ferociously bright and really dedicated to getting the right outcome for clients under pressure.’

Paul Raudnitz KC –QEB Hollis Whiteman 'Paul is a confident and persuasive barrister. He is highly knowledgeable, quickly gets to grips with the facts of a case and provides solutions to even the most complex issues.'

Amanda Savage KC – 4 New Square 'She is engaging, thoughtful, insightful, wise and measured with clients.'

Neil Sheldon KC –1 Crown Office Row

Tony Singla KC – Brick Court Chambers ‘Tony is at the height of his powers. A formidable practitioner.'

Adam Solomon KC –Littleton Chambers ‘Adam is energetic and a good tactician. His advice is always realistic and practical as well as of the highest legal quality. An excellent advocate.'

George Spalton KC – 4 New Square Chambers ‘His attitude is excellent - he makes the client feel at ease with any situation and the nuances surrounding the case.'

Owain Thomas KC – 1 Crown Office Row ‘His attention to detail is incredible, and he has great tactical acumen.’

Claire Watson KC – Serjeants’ Inn Chambers 'She is a brilliant all-rounder; calm, composed and hugely intelligent. Nothing gets past her.'

2023 Silks

Katherine Apps KC – 39 Essex Chambers ‘Katherine has incisive knowledge of regulatory law and professional discipline. Her advocacy is a masterclass in timing and judgement.'

Nicola Greaney KC –39 Essex Chambers ‘Nicola is diligent, approachable, and provides well-researched and well-reasoned advice.’

James Leonard KC – Outer Temple Chambers ‘James is very good with complex situations, difficult clients and keeping focus on a clear way forward.'

Eleena Misra KC –Old Square Chambers ‘She is super smart, a brilliant communicator, and has excellent emotional intelligence.'

Nadia Motraghi KC – Old Square Chambers 'Nadia's attention to detail and her ability to identify and understand complex issues and translate them into simple language is impressive. She remains steely calm under pressure and is a most effective and inspiring advocate.'

Leading Juniors

Lydia Barnfather –QEB Hollis Whiteman ‘Lydia is an exceptionally bright barrister with a wonderful advocacy style.'

Stephen Brassington –2 Hare Court ‘When you’ve got him on the case, you can relax - your client is in the best hands. He is an utter marvel when cross examining experts.’

Marianne Butler – Fountain Court Chambers ‘Marianne is intelligent and extremely hardworking. She will go above and beyond to meet deadlines and produce gold standard work for clients.’

Andrew Colman – 2 Hare Court ‘A great strategist, excellent on his feet and has a vast intellect.’

Mary-Teresa Deignan –Temple Garden Chambers ‘Mary-Teresa works tirelessly and literally leaves no stone unturned, exploring all avenues and arguments.'

Christopher Gillespie – 2 Hare Court 'He is very knowledgeable, and a safe pair of hands.'

Anthony Haycroft – Serjeants’ Inn Chambers ‘A truly exceptional junior, who invariably meets or exceeds clients’ objectives and needs due to how fastidious he is in his preparations, accounting for all possible permutations in complex cases.'

Peter Mant –39 Essex Chambers 'A seasoned and compelling advocate.'

Nicola Newbegin –Old Square Chambers ‘Nicola fights hard for her client. She is personable and available.‘

Scott Allen –4 New Square ‘He fights for his clients and is always on top of the details.’

Tom Cross – 11KBW

Tom Day –2 Hare Court ‘Tom has the ability to stay calm under pressure and is incredibly strategic. He is excellent with clients, meticulous with the papers and all round, a safe pair of hands.'

Heather Emmerson – 11KBW ‘She is super intelligent and brilliant with clients.’

Christopher Geering –2 Hare Court ‘His cross-examination is a joy to watch.’

Rebecca Harris –QEB Hollis Whiteman ‘Her advocacy is eloquent and persuasive, displaying qualities of balance and fairness.'

Alexis Hearnden –39 Essex Chambers ‘Alexis has a keen eye for identifying issues which can win a case and which other counsel miss.’

Wendy Hewitt –5 St Andrews Hill ‘Wendy is an excellent advocate. Clients appreciate her direct approach, and tribunals find her very persuasive.’

Scott Ivill –2 Hare Court 'A shrewd tactician.'

Alex Jamieson –25 Bedford Row ‘Alex's knowledge of procedure in these fields is unparalleled. He is extremely hard working and a very clever strategist. He is an exceptional advocate.’

Alan Jenkins – Serjeants’ Inn Chambers ‘Alan is a skilled advocate. He makes fair points and is very good at cross-examination.’

Timothy Kendal –2 Bedford Row

Kevin McCartney –5 Paper Buildings ‘Kevin is extremely shrewd and tactical. He has a superb client manner.'

Matthew McDonagh –Outer Temple Chambers ‘Matthew’s advocacy, particularly when cross examining witnesses and experts, is truly excellent. He is forensically astute and has the ability to distill complex medical evidence in a way that is easily digestible.'

David Morris – Serjeants’ Inn Chambers ‘David is a skilled advocate - he knows exactly how to take difficult points of law for maximum effectiveness.’

Jane Oldfield –Red Lion Chambers

Nicholas Peacock –Hailsham Chambers ‘He is an outstanding advocate. He is dedicated to obtaining the best possible results for the client and has a huge work ethic.'

Louise Price –Doughty Street Chambers ‘Louise is a compelling advocate.'

Sarah Przybylska –2 Hare Court ‘Sarah is a very talented advocate.'

Alexander Dos Santos – Serjeants’ Inn Chambers ‘A junior who is very experienced across a range of regulatory areas. He is an excellent advocate who thinks outside the box.'

Sandesh Singh –Crown Office Chambers

Iain Steele – Blackstone Chambers

Vivienne Tanchel –2 Hare Court ‘Vivienne is an exceptional barrister. She is diligent, determined and shows great attention to detail. She goes the extra mile for clients and instructing solicitors and she is hugely impressive in all technical areas.'

Sam Thomas –2 Bedford Row ‘Sam has a natural flair for advocacy. He is robust in his cross examination.'

Rebecca Vanstone – 23ES ‘Rebecca is a strong advocate. She has the ability to take a complex case and simplify it.’

Rupert Allen – Fountain Court Chambers 'An excellent advocate who is on top of the details.'

Matthew Barnes –1 Crown Office Row 'A fantastic junior.'

Laura Bayley –Crucible Chambers ‘Laura is an incredible, instinctive lawyer. She manages to absorb and recall vast amounts of case evidence and documentation, has a detailed knowledge of the law and legal processes, whilst all the time fiercely advocating for her client and making them feel heard and confident in her and the legal process.’

Yash Bheeroo –3 Verulam Buildings ‘Yash is very good at spotting key commercial and legal issues, and is a comforting and reassuring presence for clients.’

Thomas Buxton –Crucible Chambers

Tom Coke-Smyth –QEB Hollis Whiteman ‘He is a potent combination of very bright and very hardworking. His judgement is spot on.'

Matthew Corrie – 5 St Andrews Hill ‘Matthew is industrious, meticulous and a compelling advocate.’

Simon Cridland – Serjeants’ Inn Chambers ‘He is a suave, articulate advocate with an unrivalled ability to think outside the box in order to devise a winning strategy for the case.’

Ranald Davidson – Serjeants’ Inn Chambers

Francis Graydon – 33 Bedford Row ‘Francis is articulate, direct and gives sound advice.’

Tim Grey – Old Square Chambers ‘He has highly impressive analytical skills, with an eye for detail that means the most important issues are never missed. He also has an effortlessly charming and friendly demeanour which quickly endears him to clients.'

Kenneth Hamer –Henderson Chambers

Christopher Hamlet – 23ES ‘He provides powerful arguments.'

Andrew Hockton – Serjeants’ Inn Chambers ‘Andrew has immense experience in regulatory law and professional discipline. A thoughtful advocate with a disarmingly relaxed cross examination style.'

David Hopkins – 39 Essex Chambers

Harini Iyengar – 11KBW ‘Harini is always very accessible and responsive. She has the confidence of the client.'

Tetyana Nesterchuk – Fountain Court Chambers ‘Tetyana’s cross examination is effective, with sensibly crafted questions.'

Paul Parker –4 New Square ‘A very thorough barrister who provides pragmatic advice.’

Michael Rawlinson – 2 Hare Court

Ben Rich –2 Hare Court ‘Ben's cross-examination is courteous but robust. His submissions are highly persuasive, not least because of his attractively realistic tone.’

Claire Robinson –Crucible Chambers ‘Claire's great asset as an advocate is her calm yet assertive demeanour, which ensures that her points are well made. Clients love the way she fights their corner.’

Sue Sleeman –Doughty Street Chambers

Laura Stephenson –2 Hare Court

Oliver Williamson – Serjeants’ Inn Chambers

David Wood –25 Bedford Row ‘He is an exceptional advocate - cerebral and strategic, with a genuine flair for advocacy.’

Tope Adeyemi – 33 Bedford Row ‘Tope has excellent technical knowledge of the law and a strategic approach to litigation.'

Jennifer Agyekum –3PB

Philip Ahlquist – Fountain Court Chambers 'He has a calm, measured style which is very effective.'

Zahra Ahmed – 33 Bedford Row ‘Zahra is empathetic with clients, and gets to the crux of the client’s needs with ease.’

Libby Anderson – Crucible Chambers ‘A highly skilled advocate, Libby is meticulous, thorough and committed to obtaining the best result. She is charming and has a fabulous manner.’

Natalie Bird –2 Bedford Row ‘Natalie is an astute barrister. She consistently provides detailed and pragmatic advice, and delivers advocacy of the highest standard.’

Sarah Bousfield –Brick Court Chambers

Carolina Bracken –5 Paper Buildings ‘Her advocacy is outstanding. She is responsive to the mood of the panel, thinks on her feet and has good judgement about what to push.’

Daniel Brown – 3PB ‘Daniel is able to assimilate information quickly and puts clients at ease with his knowledge and reassuring manner. On his feet Daniel is quick witted and persuasive.’

Leila Chaker – Red Lion Chambers

David Claxton – Red Lion Chambers ‘A detail orientated junior.’

Fraser Coxhill – QEB Hollis Whiteman ‘He is a forceful advocate and delivers closing speeches with unapologetic confidence.’

Philip Dayle – No5 Barristers’ Chambers ‘He impressively identifies the best points and his submissions are well-structured and persuasive.’

Emma Dixon – Blackstone Chambers

Charles Drinnan – 2 Harcourt Buildings

Malcolm Fortune – Serjeants’ Inn Chambers

Nicholas Hall – Red Lion Chambers

Clare Hennessy – Serjeants’ Inn Chambers ‘She is an eloquent, charming and impressively persuasive advocate. She manages to convey intelligent arguments without over-complicating the issues which really matter.’

Gemma Hobcraft –Doughty Street Chambers ‘She works meticulously on all her cases, she is super bright and gets excellent results for her clients.'

Tom Hoskins –Foundry Chambers

Suzanne Lambert –1 Crown Office Row ‘Suzanne is a highly capable advocate. She is unflappable. Her cross-examination style is polite as well as firm and meticulous.'

Peter Lownds – 2 Hare Court ‘Peter is especially skilled at putting the client at ease and making them feel listened to. He is hard working, diligent and calm in a crisis. An experienced advocate who delivers great results.'

Lewis MacDonald –2 Hare Court ‘One of the best professional discipline juniors around.'

Priya Malhotra – 25 Bedford Row ‘Priya is tactically masterful. She is excellent at zoning in on the important factors of a case. She is also great with clients and quickly instills confidence.’

Daniel Mansell – Three Raymond Buildings ‘Daniel is legally sharp. Even if he has a difficult point to pursue he does not give up or take a step back.'

James Marsland –5 Paper Buildings

Andrew McGee - 2 Bedford Row

Philip McGhee –QEB Hollis Whiteman ‘Philip is an experienced regulatory advocate - bright, fair and effective.'

Christopher Mellor – 1 Crown Office Row ‘Christopher is an extremely effective advocate. He gives his all to each and every case.’

Guy Micklewright – 5 St Andrews Hill ‘Guy is very well regarded by all the major regulators. He is a talented advocate who wins the confidence of the tribunal.'

Martina Murphy – Outer Temple Chambers

Katie Mustard – 9BR Chambers ‘Katie is without doubt a natural at regulatory and disciplinary work. She gives very sound advice and wins the confidence of her clients.’

Sophie O’Sullivan – Outer Temple Chambers ‘Sophie is a real star, hardworking and eloquent.'

Thomas Ogg – 11KBW

Tom Orpin-Massey – QEB Hollis Whiteman ‘Tom is excellent. A formidable advocate who is excellent in identifying key issues promptly.’

James Palmer –Henderson Chambers ‘A junior who is charm personified.’

Richard Partridge – Serjeants’ Inn Chambers

Catherine Rabaiotti - 5 Paper Buildings

Oliver Renton –Crucible Chambers ‘Oliver is confident when speaking, and can explain complex information to lay clients.’

Christopher Saad –2 Bedford Row ‘Chris is always well prepared and easy to work with. He is adept at establishing rapport with clients and they are confident in his abilities.'

Jana Sadler-Forster – Blackstone Chambers

Kevin Saunders – 23ES ‘Kevin is a tenacious and committed advocate, completely unafraid to fight for his client’s cause and with a keen eye for his opponent’s weaknesses. His inclusive and warm manner endears him to clients.’

Wafa Shah – 33 Bedford Row ‘Wafa is meticulous in her work – she is able to analyse large volumes of material and determine very quickly the issues at hand. She is very knowledgeable, and an experienced and tenacious advocate.’

Sunyana Sharma – 3PB ‘Sunyana has an excellent knowledge of professional disciplinary law. Her experience and knowledge mean that she is able to quickly identify the pertinent issues in any case and has a keen eye for the finer detail.'

Max Shephard – 4-5 Gray’s Inn Square

Richard Smith –1 Crown Office Row ‘Richard is extremely bright and very good with stressed or difficult clients. He is reassuring and supportive.'

Susannah Stevens – QEB Hollis Whiteman ‘Susannah is a skilled advocate. She shows genuine care and attention to clients, making them feel reassured that she will go the extra mile.’

Natasha Tahta –QEB Hollis Whiteman ‘Natasha is an exceptional advocate. She provides clear and detailed advice which reflects the needs of the clients and the potential risk factors that they need to be aware of.’

Benjamin Tankel– 39 Essex Chambers ‘He is approachable and friendly with a serene manner.'

Michael Uberoi –Outer Temple Chambers

Mark Watson – Mountford Chambers ‘He knows what is needed, and takes the most pragmatic route to get there.’

Louis Weston – Outer Temple Chambers ‘Louis is an excellent and approachable advocate, with an engaging manner and an intelligent approach to complex matters.’

Cecily White – Serjeants’ Inn Chambers ‘Cecily has a tremendous ability to master the detail in the most complex of cases.'

Leanne Woods – 1 Crown Office Row ‘Leanne has fantastic attention to detail and is extremely well prepared – she knows a case inside and out.'

Rising Stars

Alecsandra Manning-Rees –5 St Andrews Hill 'A diligent junior, who has an excellent manner with tribunals and clients alike. An accomplished barrister.'

Amy Woolfson – 5 St Andrews Hill 'Amy is an excellent advocate. She secures incredible results, and always has a strong grasp of the papers and the issues at hand.'

Professional disciplinary and regulatory law in London Bar

Tier 1 sets

2 Hare Court

2 Hare Court's members are routinely instructed in complex professional disciplinary work, with established experience in acting for the defence in misconduct proceedings before healthcare regulatory bodies. Marios Lambis KC has a solid track record in handling disciplinary proceedings in a broad range of sectors, and Christopher Coltart KC is sought after for his expertise in representing accountants. In a recent highlight, Andrew Colman acted for the regulator in PSA v GPhC & Ali, a longrunning case involving issues of fitness to practise and misconduct arising from allegations of antisemitism brought against a pharmacist.

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‘Louis Lockwood has established himself as a highly-respected, intelligent clerk with a strong grasp of the sector.’

‘Louis Lockwood is incredibly responsive and always goes above and beyond to try and assist.’

‘A very strong set, arguably the best for defence in healthcare regulatory proceedings.’

39 Essex Chambers

Professional disciplinary work forms the backbone of 39 Essex Chambers' practice, with members regularly advising on complex disciplinary issues involving the medical, legal, media, sport and environment sectors. Fenella Morris KC has an excellent track record in acting for clients in the education, healthcare, financial services, legal and veterinary arenas in a broad range of disciplinary matters, and Andrew Tabachnik KC is sought after for his expertise in advising on regulatory issues involving architects and doctors. Among the juniors, Peter Mant is 'always reliable', and Alexis Hearnden is well versed in representing lawyers in disciplinary proceedings.

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‘Peter Campbell is, quite simply, the best clerk to work with.’

‘The clerks at 39 Essex are excellent. They are always very helpful and accommodating.’

‘They are always responsive and go out of their way to help.’

Serjeants' Inn Chambers

Serjeants’ Inn Chambers stands out as ‘the cream of the crop in this area, and is the first name on the lips of solicitors when looking for counsel‘. Sarah Clarke KC has a solid track record in representing clients from medical professions in disciplinary proceedings involving allegations of dishonesty, fraud and sexual misconduct, and Mark Harries KC garners praise as ‘a go-to counsel for professional discipline cases’. Gerard Boyle KC is representing a consultant in an ongoing GMC investigation; the consultant is also a core participant in a large-scale public inquiry. Among the junior end of chambers, Alan Jenkins is sought after for his expertise in acting for dentists, doctors, actuaries, pharmacists and solicitors, to name a few, in disciplinary tribunals.

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‘Lee Johnson is a pleasure to work with.’

‘Lee Johnson is a legend in his own lifetime. Jennifer Pooler is incredibly helpful and a pleasure to work with.’

‘Lee is an excellent clerk with an impressive knowledge base.’

Tier 2 sets

1 Crown Office Row

Regarded as 'one of the leading sets in the field of professional discipline', 1 Crown Office Row leverages its expertise in clinical negligence law to assist healthcare sector clients with disciplinary issues. The team is also regularly instructed in disciplinary hearings in the legal, sport and accountancy sectors, to name a few. Recent instructions for the group include Robert Kellar KC successfully acting for the defendant in GDC v Williams, a Court of Appeal case involving the issue of whether 'top-up’ fees were permissible under NHS regulations; the Court ruled that the regulations allowed for top-up fees under certain circumstances. Clodagh Bradley KC’s 'advocacy is exemplary', and Richard Booth KC is highly regarded for his expertise in defending veterinary and healthcare professionals before disciplinary tribunals.

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‘Andy Tull is amenable, friendly and commercial. You can trust his recommendations.’

‘The clerks are superb, they bend over backwards to reach solutions that work for solicitors and clients.’

‘Clerking at 1 Crown Office Row has always been a strength. They look to provide solutions immediately.’

4 New Square Chambers

4 New Square garners praise from clients for its 'significant strength in-depth in the professional discipline field'. Graeme McPherson KC is a highly regarded practitioner in the space, with an established track record in representing solicitors, barristers, auditors, financial professionals and accountants in disciplinary proceedings. In recent instructions for the group, Nicholas Bacon KC successfully acted for the defendants in the High Court in Mackenzie v Rosenblatt Solicitors & Anor, a case involving allegations of breach of duty and negligence on the part of the law firm for allegedly failing to advise the claimant that his claim for unlawful conspiracy against his former employer had no real prospect of success. Among the juniors, the 'strong advocate' Scott Allen is well versed in advising on disciplinary proceedings involving accountants and solicitors.

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‘Andrew Call and Dennis Peck are excellent.’

‘The clerks are very responsive. Andrew Call is particularly good.’

‘The clerks will always help you find a suitable individual for the job.’

Blackstone Chambers

'Well-respected set' Blackstone Chambers is praised as 'the premier set for contentious financial regulatory matters', however the team is equally adept at advising on regulatory matters in the medical, legal and sport sectors. The 'very clever' Catherine Callaghan KC continues to handle a high volume of work in the legal, education, healthcare and accountancy areas, and Mark Shaw KC regularly appears in regulatory and disciplinary proceedings before the SRA, GMC, BSB and GDC. Andrew George KC stands out as 'one of the best financial regulatory lawyers in the country'.

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‘The clerks are friendly and responsive.’

‘Very strong set with real strength in depth at the junior end.’

‘Blackstone Chambers has strength in depth on solicitors’ conduct issues.’

Fountain Court Chambers

Fountain Court Chambers is 'one of the pre-eminent sets in this area, with many renowned practitioners, especially in relation to disciplinary and regulatory matters in the legal and accountancy professions'. Richard Coleman KC is highly regarded for advising solicitors, law firms and the Solicitors Regulation Authority on a broad range of regulatory issues. In recent instructions for the group, Chloe Carpenter KC appeared for the respondent in SRA v Bretherton, a case involving multiple allegations of sexual misconduct brought against a former director at a law firm. In a separate matter, Marianne Butler represented a global law firm before the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal in a misconduct case involving alleged breaches of the SRA Principles and Code of Conduct 2011; the Tribunal dismissed the allegations.

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‘Luke Diebelius is responsive and understanding to client’s needs.’

‘Sian Huckett and Katie Szewczyk are both extremely helpful, as are Luke Diebelius and Oliver Duane.’

‘The clerks are extremely helpful and communicative. An absolute pleasure to work with.’

QEB Hollis Whiteman

QEB Hollis Whiteman is 'well established as one of the leading sets' in the professional discipline and regulatory law arena, boasting 'a highly impressive array of talent'. Selva Ramasamy KC has an excellent track record in handling cases involving healthcare professionals, as well as financial regulatory matters. In a recent matter, Ramasamy KC acted for the respondent in the High Court in GMC v Dr R, a GMC appeal against a determination made by the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS). The MPTS' initial determination was that no action should be taken against the respondent in respect of the respondent's alleged sexual misconduct, however the GMC argued that the respondent should have received a suspension. The High Court ruled that no action was insufficient, but that suspension was disproportionate to the case's circumstances. Lydia Barnfather is a highly regarded junior in the professional disciplinary arena.

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‘Chris Emmings is insightful and has a good handle on the criminal and regulatory market.’

‘Faye Stimpson is a firm favourite with solicitors, and Chris Emmings is an excellent leader.’

‘The clerks at QEB Hollis Whiteman are helpful and accommodating.’

Tier 3 sets

2 Bedford Row

2 Bedford Row houses 'a strong pool of barristers who specialise in professional discipline'. The team continues to handle a high volume of work involving the financial services, sport, medical and legal spheres. Andrew McGee is sought after for his established expertise in advising on cases involving allegations of sexual misconduct, dishonesty, and fraud. Natalie Bird is well versed in handling fitness to practise proceedings for healthcare regulators. Sam Thomas has a solid track record in appearing before the GDC, GMC and GOC in healthcare disciplinary proceeding.

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‘The clerks are always efficient and respond promptly to enquiries.’

‘The clerks at 2 Bedford Row are prompt and efficient.’

‘2 Bedford Row is a top set with strength in depth among the barristers.’

23ES

23ES stands out as ‘a reliable set in the regulatory market‘. Paul Ozin KC, who heads up the regulatory and disciplinary team, has an excellent reputation as ‘a very experienced silk in this area‘, and is often instructed in cases in the financial services and legal sectors. Among the juniors, Rebecca Vanstone has extensive experience in handling cases involving allegations of dishonesty, sexual misconduct and clinical misconduct.

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‘Wayne, Sean and Adam are all brilliant and very easy to work with.’

‘Dan Randall is helpful, accommodating and always provides a first class service.’

‘Clerks are pleasant and helpful.’

Brick Court Chambers

Brick Court Chambers' members have an excellent reputation in acting for and against regulators in a wide range of matters. Tom Adam KC is 'a top-class advocate', with a solid track record in handling complex disciplinary matters for major regulatory bodies, including the FRC and the SRA. James McClelland KC is 'a star barrister in every respect', and is sought after for his expertise in advising on cases in the legal, financial and healthcare sectors. Sarah Bousfield's workload includes a wide range of professional disciplinary proceedings.

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‘Paul Dennison is a great operator.’

‘Brick Court is always on the list when clients are facing a real crisis.’

Outer Temple Chambers

Outer Temple Chambers is home to an ‘excellent set of counsel for all regulatory work’. The team has established expertise in advising on matters within the healthcare, financial services, transport and sport sectors, and are equally adept at handling cases within the legal sphere. The 'outstanding' James Counsell KC represented the defendant in GMC v Onyekpe, a case involving allegations of sexual misconduct with a vulnerable patient. Fiona Horlick KC has an excellent track record in defending and prosecuting in disciplinary work involving doctors, dentists, solicitors, accountants and actuaries.

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‘Graham Woods is helpful and approachable.’

‘The clerks are always extremely helpful.’

‘The clerking is very good. Exactly what you would expect of a set of this quality.’

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