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Blackfords LLP

Professional Discipline

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Blackfords LLP

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Professional Discipline - UK-wide

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

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.

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Work Highlights

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  • Blackfords represented a nurse in proceedings regarding allegations of neglect and ill treatment of residents at a specialist hospital.

Strengths

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  • The whole team at Blackfords are thorough and good with clients.

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  • Blackfords have such a friendly efficient team who are always prompt with responses and are very knowledgeable.

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  • They take the time to take their clients through detailed and paper-heavy cases.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Gary S Rubin
    Gary S Rubin

    Gary S Rubin

    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.

    • It is a pleasure to work with Gary.

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  • Jo Kaucher
    Jo Kaucher

    Jo Kaucher

    Jo Kaucher has extensive experience representing clients in disciplinary proceedings across a range of professional industries. She is particularly noted for her expertise in handling regulatory matters in the policing and healthcare sectors.

    • Jo is really good with clients and maintains strong relationships with counsel.

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