NHS trust/NHS England investigations

“[Adam is]praised for his “all-round ability.”

“[Adam is] a real thinker... If you have a problem case, he can find a way to tackle it.”

“He’s unflappable, calm and level-headed. He’s good at managing the stress of the client.”

“I would describe him as being great in a case analysis – he has a very intellectual, careful and cautious approach, and he is great at determining strategy.”

“Very astute, switched-on and practical.”

“My sincere thanks to Adam Smith and team, who rose above the call of duty to help me successfully pull through my most stressful and darkest hour, with them you are not only in safe hands but experts as well.”

“Adam you smashed it out the Park, when the panel retired I knew it would be a good result... No stone unturned.”

“I am very grateful for your support and professionalism throughout, which made a potentially traumatic and stressful experience considerably less so.”

“I cannot thank you enough for your empathic and brilliant defence by you and the team…Adam, thanks a lot as I realise you orchestrated everything with an astute thoroughness.”

“I cannot begin to describe how reassured I was by your handling of the case at all times. I was extremely lucky, as I had the best possible legal team and I am fully aware of that…I am thoroughly indebted to you for going that extra mile on my behalf.”

““[Simon is] a vigorous and effective advocate” who is “very able and thorough.” “He continues to be highly regarded for his representation of healthcare practitioners."”

“[Simon has] robust advice combined with tactical awareness and a good client manner. He is well regarded in the marketplace for his representation of medical professionals facing disciplinary proceedings.
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“He’s very experienced and knows the regulation of medical professionals inside out. He’s very thorough and very knowledgeable.”

“Simon Eastwood is a standout lawyer who is well known for defending healthcare professionals before the GDC and GMC. Sources say: “He is hugely experienced. What he doesn’t know about regulatory work isn’t worth knowing.”

“Friendly, unpretentious and prepared to work hard to achieve results.”

“[He is] ‘a very astute and thoughtful tactician’ with sources commending his ability to ‘identify the real issues and consequences of problems and devise the appropriate strategy.”

“[Stephen is]…very bright, very clever and works incredibly well with clients, counsel and legal experts”

“He is very loyal to his clients, very tenacious and absolutely dedicated.”

“[Stephen Hooper] asks the right questions and takes a systematic approach.”

“My very sincere thanks to you for your calm and reasoned approach, your thoroughness and prompt communications. You made a distressing episode considerably more manageable.”

“Just a brief note to say a very big thank you for all of your highly professional and skilled advice during the last 5 months not forgetting the day of the inquest itself….Many thanks once again for your excellent and superb service.”

“As I have said after the committee decision, I couldn’t have asked for a better lawyer.
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“Thank you for your support that has gone at times also beyond the strictly professional boundaries to act both as a friend and a legal counsellor.”

“We have found Stephen to be approachable, reassuring, supportive, appropriately direct, thorough, to have offered wise counsel and to have dealt with our insecurities and concerns with patience and care no matter how irrational – and as GPs we know how irrational people’s concerns can be. We thought you should know how grateful we are that he was assigned to us.”

“I wanted to say a big thank you for all your help during the case. Your help during that difficult time was so vital for me getting back on the course and getting to where I am now.”

“I particularly wanted to tell you how impressive I found Stephen to be. In fact, he has to be one of the best solicitors I have ever worked with. He is intelligent, perceptive, efficient, knowledgeable and extremely good with people.”

“Stephen is described as] an ‘imaginative’ associate with a ‘refreshing approach to legal problems.”

“Stephen Hooper is thoughtful, hardworking, and approachable.”

“Huge commitment and passion for the job without being unrealistic about what can be achieved... [He is] entirely straightforward, and he fights very hard for his client. He’s the ideal solicitor.”

“The highly experienced Surjit Dubb receives praise for his proficiency in "managing the case and the anxiety of the doctor."”

“He has an excellent manner with clients. He’s very realistic and very down-to-earth.”

“He’s a very thoughtful solicitor who thinks strategically and tactically.”

“Thank you so much for fighting for me, for your professionalism and for your patience. I cannot thank you enough.”

“Please pass on my heartfelt thanks to your team for all of the hard work, kindness and patience that you have shown me over the course of what has been a testing 5 years.”

“Just a big thank you for all of your help, support, advice and guidance over the last 2 years. I was delighted to receive the news that the GMC will be closing their investigation with no further action. I am grateful to you. In you I had the best defence team. Surjit – you are an excellent, caring, compassionate and very supportive solicitor and simply the best. I would recommend you to anyone.”

“Has unmatched client care and attention to detail.”

“Surjit is a cool, calm strategist who inspires confidence in his clients and fear in his opponents.”