Professional Discipline
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Band 4
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Blackfords represents individuals particularly in the health and social care sectors, appearing in hearings before a variety of regulators such as the GMC, NMC, Social Work England and the HCPC. The team is also recognised for its experience acting for police officers and Ministry of Defence police personnel facing misconduct proceedings. The team is well placed at handling professional discipline matters that overlap with criminal investigations.
Work Highlights
- Blackfords acted for a nurse during fitness-to-practise proceedings.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Difficult and sensitive cases are treated with the upmost professionalism by the Blackfords team."
"Blackfords has a really strong team with a great reputation."
"Blackfords is always on top of current commercial issues."
"Difficult and sensitive cases are treated with the upmost professionalism by the Blackfords team."
"Blackfords has a really strong team with a great reputation."
"Blackfords is always on top of current commercial issues."
Notable Practitioners
Gary Rubin is head of Blackfords' regulatory team. He is highly sought after by medical professionals to tackle fitness-to-practise proceedings and allegations of misconduct. He also has further strength in advising police officers facing disciplinary action.
"Gary is always contactable and he strives to ensure all cases are dealt with within timelines."
"Gary goes above and beyond in trying to help. He always discusses matters, has a friendly manner and has a good sense of humour. I regard him as more than just a solicitor that we employ."
"He's a really dynamic lawyer. He knows what he's talking about and when he instructs you, you feel confident. He is great for the client and is always involved in high-profile cases."