Professional Discipline

Kevin Baumber is a very experienced barrister in matters relating to the regulation of police officers. He routinely appears on behalf of officers in disciplinary hearings, Police Appeals Tribunals and judicial reviews. He is often sought out to defend charges of gross misconduct and offers additional experience in criminal proceedings.

"Kevin is one of the leading junior barristers in police discipline. In terms of black letter law he is second to none."

Patrick Gibbs KC is an esteemed practitioner with a thriving practice focusing on the defence of barristers, solicitors and police officers. He offers particular expertise in disciplinary matters involving an overlap with criminal law. He is also skilled at representing professionals facing significant exposure in inquests and public inquiries.

"Patrick is an enormously impressive individual with fantastic judgement and great gravitas."

"He is a class act and is mellifluous. He has a beautiful way of speaking that sucks you in and can rehabilitate even the most unattractive clients."

"He is an outstanding advocate, an outstanding tactician and a wordsmith. He is able to make something unreasonable sound irresistibly reasonable."

Hugh Davies KC is a specialist representative of police officers in major misconduct hearings and inquests, alongside related judicial review proceedings. He offers particularly deep knowledge of the functioning of police regulations and is often involved in complex appellate challenges arising out of disciplinary hearings. His work revolves around serious and complex matters such as failure to investigate in cases of fatality and police shootings.

"He is the oracle of police law and someone who is extremely authoritative and objective in judgement and approach. He's a go-to barrister for police work."

Matthew Butt KC is very highly regarded for his adept representation of police officers in serious misconduct hearings. He frequently appears before Police Appeals Tribunals and in judicial reviews. He is also instructed in inquests scrutinising police conduct.

"He's incredibly bright and incredibly capable representing police constables and sergeants in all sorts of complex cases."

Nicholas Yeo is a police law specialist who advises and represents both officers and the authorities. His instructions concern a wide variety of matters including sexual offences and fatalities.

"Nicholas plays with a straight bat and is effective."

"He is great."

Ailsa Williamson is a well-respected barrister who has experience defending police officers accused of gross misconduct, often relating to the use of excessive force or sexually inappropriate behaviour. She is also instructed in related judicial reviews.

"She is excellent and pulls off a busy practice."

Alisdair Williamson KC acts for police officers in disciplinary proceedings, with notable experience covering allegations of sexual misconduct and dishonesty. He also has notable experience representing solicitors before the SDT.

"He is the most charming and persuasive advocate ever. His demeanour in court is exceptional."

"Alisdair has a calm and well-rounded approach to the needs and problems facing clients. His written and oral work is simply top notch."

"His judgement, preparation and cross-examination is exceptional. He has an ability to read a courtroom that is second to none."

Bo-Eun Jung is held in high regard among peers in the professional discipline field, where she focuses on cases involving dentists or the police facing serious allegations.

"She's very impressive. She is thorough, and her use and application of the law is in a different class to others in this area."

"Bo-Eun has an exceptional intellectual rigour and is good at building strong relationships with the clients and the stakeholders she works with."

Edmund Gritt is a trusted advocate much in demand for defence representation in police disciplinary proceedings and appeals before the Police Appeals Tribunal. He has additional experience in dentistry regulation matters.

"He is devastatingly good due to his fairness and is very personable."

Guy Ladenburg is a barrister known for his expert representation of police officers in unsatisfactory performance matters, criminal cases and gross misconduct proceedings. He routinely acts for the police in coroners' inquests into deaths in custody and other suspicious deaths. He also has experience acting for the Metropolitan Police, the GDC and other professional regulators.

"A lovely advocate."

Luke Ponte has acted in some of the most widely reported police misconduct cases in recent years. He acts for officers accused of serious wrongdoing.

"A very good advocate whose real empathy with clients puts them at ease from the outset. His preparation of cases and advice is excellent."

Daniel Mansell focuses on the prosecution of various forms of misconduct on behalf of the GDC and other medical regulators. He has attracted attention for his ability to tackle cases of considerable complexity.

"Daniel is devastatingly fair, very measured and effective."

"His advocacy is great."

Robert Morris operates a strong police misconduct practice. He typically acts for defendant officers in gross misconduct hearings.

"Rob is brilliant with clients and understands police law inside out."

"If a police officer is in trouble, he is a good choice. He identifies the best points but is equally happy to compromise to get the most effective result for his client in court."