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Provided by DAC Beachcroft LLP
What we do
DAC Beachcroft adopts a highly strategic approach to its professional discipline practice, focussing on practice areas where it excels, such as financial services , healthcare, public law and local government.
What we are known for
Whilst not the largest or most prolific team, our record of handling specialist, sensitive and complex cases speaks for itself, and we use our in-depth knowledge of the financial , healthcare and local authority sectors to the best effect when handling professional disciplinary instructions.
Specialisations
As a team, we are proud of having acquired significant expertise in acting for both regulators and defendants, a key point which helps us provide clients with balanced and well-rounded advice.
Recent work highlights
Key clients include the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accounting and the Medical Defence Union together with a growing range of complex instructions from commercial insurers who choose us to deal with professional discipline matters arising from professional indemnity cases.
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DAC Beachcroft has a professional discipline practice that spans a broad spectrum of professionals including accountants, lawyers, surveyors and medical practitioners. The firm is especially experienced in auditor and accountant cases, representing both individuals and firms, and is active in healthcare defence work.
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DAC Beachcroft represented a former CFO in an investigation by the CIMA regarding allegations of material misstatement of financial figures and incorrect policies, alongside dishonesty in relation to personal expenses.
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The excellent outcomes achieved coupled with the high-quality customer service delivered throughout the life-cycle of a case make DAC Beachcroft an exceptionally safe pair of hands.
DAC Beachcroft is a nice and professional outfit.
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Clare Hughes-Williams leads the solicitors regulatory team at DAC Beachcroft. She is experienced in defending solicitors in SRA proceedings.
Clare Hughes-Williams is absolutely superb with her clients. You know you are in truly expert hands with Clare.
Claire Hughes-Williams is really good. She's tenacious and clearly knows the SRA field very well.
Professional Discipline
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