Regulatory and Crime Lawyers

A powerful force in professional discipline

Our powerful team of over twenty regulatory and criminal defence solicitors across the UK specialise in defending regulatory, disciplinary, criminal, clinical negligence, and personal injury cases, as well as in employment claims, sports law, judicial review, appeals and representation at inquests.

Our regulatory and criminal law experts defend doctors, dentists and a wide range of other practitioners and professionals either directly or via medical defence organisations and insurers.

Read more below about the full range of services our regulatory and crime team can provide.

Contact us if you are in need of advice or representation in any of these areas.

 

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  • Chambers UK 2023
    “Adam Smith possesses a wealth of expertise in defending clients facing GDC, GMC and HCPC investigations into allegations of inappropriate behaviour, dishonesty and sexual assault. He is also noted for his representation of police officers facing claims of misconduct.”
  • Chambers UK 2023
    “Anne Ball's great - she's extremely experienced and knowledgeable.”
  • Chambers UK 2023
    “Bertie Leigh offers vast experience of the clinical negligence field, with notable expertise in consent matters.”
  • Legal 500 2022
    “John Fitzpatrick “has a good eye for detail”.”
  • Chambers UK 2023
    “Katherine Sheldrick has noteworthy experience of advising doctors and dentists in criminal investigations and fitness-to-practise hearings. She frequently defends individuals facing an array of allegations, ranging from driving offences and dishonesty to assault and attempted murder. ”
  • Legal 500 2022
    “The tireless and very clever Katherine Sheldrick is highly recommended for any person facing professional discipline proceedings, and has been a first choice for many for several years.”
  • Legal 500 2022
    “‘Hempsons’ team is committed to its clients, hardworking, knowledgeable, and empathetic to clients’ needs.”
  • Chambers UK 2023
    “Paul Parsons is known for his longstanding relationship with the Police Federation of England and Wales. He is well regarded for his expertise in advising officers through both disciplinary and criminal allegations.”
  • Chambers UK 2023
    “Hempsons is known for its comprehensive services offered to members of the Police Federation.”
  • Chambers UK 2023
    “It is a manifestly experienced team that excels in both criminal and police misconduct processes.”
  • Chambers UK 2023
    “Hempsons has an acclaimed practice with specialist experience in the health and social care sectors. The firm is well known for its criminal expertise, which supports its strength in the disciplinary field.”
  • Chambers UK 2023
    “Robert Newbould regularly advises police officers facing criminal, regulatory and disciplinary allegations. He is well regarded for his advisory work on behalf of the Police Federation of England and Wales.”
  • Chambers UK 2023
    “Simon Eastwood is a seasoned and highly respected expert in the field of professional discipline. He possesses considerable experience in representing doctors and dentists facing internal investigations, as well as GMC and GDC fitness-to-practise hearings.”
  • Chambers UK 2023
    “Surjit Dubb is a skilled professional discipline expert who is called upon by a range of medical professionals for his abilities in disciplinary and regulatory issues. He offers experience in proceedings before the MPTS, GDC and a variety of wider governing bodies. ”
  • Chambers UK 2023
    “Tania Francis is held in high regard for her defence of medical practitioners in GMC and GDC investigations. She is also adept at assisting with criminal proceedings and regulatory inquiries. ”
  • Legal 500 2022
    “Tania Francis is a qualified doctor and brings an invaluable perspective to any defence team.”