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Professional Discipline - London (Bar)

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

23ES is a well-established regulatory chambers offering strong expertise in medical, legal and financial services misconduct work. The barristers are able to deftly handle the criminal interface arising in such cases, and members are often instructed in cases that set legal precedent. Recent highlights include defending doctors at GMC hearings against allegations including exam cheating and sexual harassment. An interviewee highlights that the set "offers very professional but user-friendly barristers and clerks".

Daniel Randall is senior regulatory and professional disciplinary clerk.

Strengths

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23ES's clerks are very good. They're very experienced and effective, with impressive sector knowledge.

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The clerks have always been really helpful.

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The clerks are very responsive and helpful.

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Notable Practitioners

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Paul Ozin
1
Band 1

Paul Ozin KC enjoys a formidable reputation for his work on behalf of doctors, dentists and police officers. He is also instructed by regulators, including the GMC, GDC, SRA and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. He regularly handles statutory appeals as well as disciplinary hearings.

Paul is a genuine professional discipline expert.

Paul Ozin KC is a phenomenal advocate with a truly astonishing intellect. He has superb judgement and is tactically and strategically astute.

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Chris Hamlet
3
Band 3

Chris Hamlet is a knowledgeable barrister who manages an expansive regulatory practice which includes a heavy focus on professional discipline cases. In addition to prosecuting for regulators such as the GDC, GMC and General Chiropractic Council, he defends other professionals including solicitors. He also sits as a legal assessor for the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors and the Intellectual Property Regulation Board, and is a Chair of the Disciplinary Commission of the Football Association.

Chris is a safe pair of hands who provides a very consistently good level of service to clients.

Chris Hamlet is absolutely excellent. His legal arguments are really well set out and he really endears himself to the panel.

Chris Hamlet is effortlessly user-friendly: he is engaging, responsive, and quick but comprehensive. A sensible, pragmatic and charming barrister, Chris is always switched on tactically.

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Rebecca Vanstone
3
Band 3

Rebecca Vanstone frequently acts for healthcare regulators, in particular the GMC and GDC. She has strong experience in cases relating to misconduct and clinical deficiency.

Rebecca is a pragmatic and solution-focused advocate.

Rebecca is superb counsel to work with. She is tactical, forward-thinking and very well versed in the area of professional regulation.

Rebecca Vanstone is an excellent advocate and she prepares cases to a meticulously high standard.

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Ranked Barristers at
23ES (23 Essex Street Chambers)

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Silks (KC)

London (Bar)

Professional Discipline
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Paul Ozin KC
1
Band 1
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Juniors

London (Bar)

Professional Discipline
3
Chris Hamlet
3
Band 3
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Rebecca Vanstone
3
Band 3
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