Professional Discipline
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 4
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(0115) 976 6000Chambers Review
Browne Jacobson has a respected practice known for its expertise in the healthcare and education sectors. The firm represents numerous regulators, providing them with advocacy, advice on investigations, and training. The team is experienced in the full spectrum of professional disciplinary work, including presenting before panels, conducting cases before the High Court and Court of Appeal and acting as legal advisers to statutory committees.
Work Highlights
- Browne Jacobson represented the TRA in prosecuting a teacher with regards to allegations of serious sexual misconduct perpetrated against deaf pupils at a hearing-impaired school in the 1980’s.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm is pre-eminent in dealing with NHS issues."
"The knowledge is clearly there. They have a wide variety of specialists and there is always someone with an answer."
"Browne Jacobson provides in-depth specialist advice and is notably able to hit very short target times."
"The firm is pre-eminent in dealing with NHS issues."
"The knowledge is clearly there. They have a wide variety of specialists and there is always someone with an answer."
"Browne Jacobson provides in-depth specialist advice and is notably able to hit very short target times."
Notable Practitioners
Fiona Butler leads thein-house barrister teamat Browne Jacobson. As part of her professional discipline practice she is regularly instructed by regulators and those regulated within healthcare and education settings.
"Fiona is a very capable, measured and personable advocate before professional conduct panels."
"Fiona always goes the extra mile and her advice is authoritative."
"She has really good medical knowledge and is really excellent."