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What the Team is Known For

Hempsons has an acclaimed practice with specialist experience in the health and social care sectors in addition to the police and other professional sectors. The firm is well known for its criminal expertise, which supports its strength in the disciplinary field. The team focuses on defending practitioners in proceedings involving the GMC, GDC and GOC. The firm also advises clients from its offices in London and Manchester.

Strengths

Hempsons has a team who understand the necessity for prompt and efficient responses to client contact. They provide any assistance required and are hugely knowledgeable.

They have masses of expertise and are great to work for. They're committed to the cause and always look after the client.

The team are well informed and quick to grasp the issues.

Hempsons always respond quickly and give comprehensive and sound advice.

Notable practitioners

Adam Smith possesses a wealth of expertise in defending clients facing GDC, GMC and HCPC investigations into allegations of inappropriate behaviour, dishonesty and sexual assault. He is also noted for his representation of police officers facing claims of misconduct.
 

Adam Smith builds up a good rapport with clients who are often really distressed and anxious, putting them at ease and explaining the process to them.

 

He definitely goes above and beyond in terms of client care and communication. He's always checking in on clients and giving them updates.

 

Adam is extremely highly regarded and very experienced in his field. He has clear judgement and gives sound advice. He is very good.

Surjit Dubb is a skilled professional discipline expert who is called upon by a range of medical professionals for his abilities in disciplinary and regulatory issues. He offers experience in proceedings before the MPTS, the GDC and a variety of wider governing bodies.

 

Surjit Dubb is very experienced and has good tactical instincts.

 

Surjit is a team player who is collaborative and supportive. He's alive to any issue that may come up. He's well prepared and one step ahead of the game.

 

He has emotional intelligence and is able to empathise and understand people well, which is such an important part of the job.

Tania Francis is held in high regard for her defence of medical practitioners in GMC and GDC investigations. She is also adept at assisting with criminal proceedings and regulatory inquiries.
 

Tania is very professional, approachable and quick to grasp the key issues.

 

Tania Francis is consistently extremely helpful, responsive and thorough in all her work. Her advice is always comprehensive, clear, and well considered, so it is always a pleasure to work with her.

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