Professional Discipline

Alexis Hearnden is highly regarded for her effective representation of professional individuals and regulators, focusing primarily on the healthcare sector. She has considerable experience of proceedings involving the GMC, the NMC, the HCPC, the RCVS and the PSA. She also defends solicitors and barristers.

Andrew Tabachnik KC is a highly regarded barrister who is recognised for his capable handling of a range of high-profile, complex professional disciplinary matters. He regularly appears both for and against regulators, and focuses his practice on the military, legal, financial and sporting sectors.

Eleanor Grey KC demonstrates notable skill in regulatory and disciplinary matters concerning the health and social care sectors. Her experience in public law makes her adept at disciplinary appeals in the High Court. She often acts for regulators such as the GMC in high-profile cases, including those where their decisions are challenged, and additionally acts for the PSA in challenging decisions of the regulatory bodies it oversees.

Fenella Morris KC is a skilled advocate whose broad regulatory practice encompasses a number of professional remits, including finance, healthcare and legal services. She acts for regulators as well as defendants in disciplinary proceedings. She also has a strong track record of providing policy advice to regulators and disciplinary bodies.

Gregory Treverton-Jones KC is a renowned advocate who specialises in the representation of solicitors facing significant disciplinary proceedings. He is also noted for his adept representation of barristers and surveyors, as well as their regulators. He has significant experience of regulatory appeals in the High Court.

Jenni Richards KC is a highly respected silk whose disciplinary practice covers a wide range of areas, including the financial, legal and healthcare sectors. She has extensive experience representing both regulators and defendants, and draws upon her deep knowledge of public law to inform her regulatory work.

David Bradly KC is an exceptional advocate who regularly assists both regulators and professionals in the healthcare sector. He is highly regarded for his deft handling of complex cases, including high-profile appellate matters, involving regulatory bodies such as the GMC, GDC and RCVS. He also acts for professionals from other fields such as solicitors, psychologists and accountants.

Rory Dunlop KC is a skilled regulatory lawyer who routinely represents the GMC in appeals and judicial reviews. He is also regularly instructed by the SRA and the Department for Education. He acts in a wide range of cases including sexual misconduct allegations and claims of dishonesty, and is a noted authority on immigration issues relating to the field. He has a flair for appellate proceedings.

Vikram Sachdeva KC is a renowned silk with a clinical background, whose highly active practice sees him regularly appear before regulators in the health, legal and financial sectors. He is skilled in judicial reviews challenging disciplinary decisions.

Benjamin Tankel has a well-developed professional disciplinary practice in which he is instructed by regulators including the SRA, Bar Standards Board, GMC and GDC. His capabilities include judicial review and regulatory appeals in the High Court.

Nicola Greaney KC routinely appears in significant disciplinary matters on behalf of medical professionals. She draws upon her deep knowledge of clinical negligence and personal injury law to inform her well-respected regulatory practice. She has considerable experience of disciplinary appeals in the High Court.

David Hopkins KC is adept at both defending and prosecuting healthcare professionals before regulators. He has considerable experience of proceedings involving the GMC, PSA and GPhC.

Nicola Kohn's professional discipline cases form a significant part of her broad practice, that spans across administrative law, human rights, inquests, regulatory law and the Court of Protection. She has done a significant amount of work for the PSA, as well as appearing for the SRA.

Peter Mant KC is sought after for his expert knowledge of matters in the healthcare regulatory remit. He routinely acts on behalf of the PSA, RCVS and GMC. He also acts for individuals subject to regulation. His capabilities include judicial review and regulatory appeals in the High Court.