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Kingsley Napley LLP

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Professional Discipline - UK-wide

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Kingsley Napley has an outstanding professional discipline practice with a formidable track record in defending professionals facing disciplinary proceedings. The firm also advises regulators on investigatory and prosecutorial matters, alongside broader roles counselling on public policy and governance issues. The team regularly acts for clients in a diverse range of industries, including legal services, health and social care, education and finance.

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Work Highlights

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  • Kingsley Napley represented an Oral and Maxillofacial Specialist Registrar in a fitness-to-practise investigation brought by the GMC regarding allegations of dishonesty.

Strengths

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  • Whether they are acting for regulators, regulated bodies or individuals, they're first rate.

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  • Kingsley Napley dissect complex legal matters into workable lay-speak and work within our timescale. The firm handles each matter with the attention and proportionality required.

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  • They are always contactable and respond in a very professional manner.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Iain Miller
    Iain Miller

    Iain Miller

    Iain Miller is highly regarded for his specialism in advising major law firms and legal regulatory bodies on a broad range of issues. He frequently handles governance reviews and SRA misconduct investigations.

    • Iain is very knowledgeable and has a lot of gravitas.

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    • It was a pleasure to work with Iain. He immediately appreciated the seriousness of our concerns and was able to reassure us about next steps and likely timeframe.

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    • He's up there with the market leaders in this space.

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    • He specialises in very big matters and is very well known.

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  • Julie Norris
    Julie Norris

    Julie Norris

    Julie Norris is held in particularly high esteem for her representation of regulated professionals in the legal, finance and healthcare sectors. She regularly assists clients with both internal and external investigations, as well as appeals against prior decisions.

    • She is technically very good and is the driving force behind solicitors' disciplinary work.

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    • Julie is a fantastic practitioner. For law firms and solicitors in trouble, Julie Norris is the number one choice.

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  • Melinka Berridge
    Melinka Berridge

    Melinka Berridge

    Melinka Berridge is recognised for her expertise in the education and healthcare sectors, which sees her frequently represent regulatory bodies in fitness-to-practise hearings and inquests. She frequently assists with the investigation and presentation of cases concerning allegations of dishonesty and inappropriate behaviour.

    • Melinka is really strong and is especially active on cases before the Teaching Regulation Agency.

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  • Julie Matheson
    Julie Matheson

    Julie Matheson

    Julie Matheson is highly adept at advising on regulatory matters in the finance sector. She is noted for her representation of the FCA and IFoA in disciplinary proceedings, as well as regulated professionals in FRC, CIMA and CIFPA investigations.

    • Julie Matheson is a real standout figure. She is a particularly brilliant practitioner for audit and accountancy related cases.

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    • Julie is a very experienced professional discipline lawyer.

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  • Shannett Thompson
    Shannett Thompson

    Shannett Thompson

    Shannett Thompson is a regulatory solicitor who is well regarded for her expertise in the healthcare and education sectors. She represents numerous regulatory bodies, including the GPhC and GOC, in addition to acting for individuals before the GMC in sensitive matters.

    • Shannett Thompson manages clients' anxieties and understands the procedural ins and outs of cases. She is really excellent.

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    • Shannett is very capable and a great lawyer. She is both hands-on and proactive.

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  • Hannah Eales
    Hannah Eales

    Hannah Eales

    Hannah Eales is a regulatory solicitor who enjoys a growing reputation within the market. She represents numerous regulatory bodies, including the ARB, IFoA, HCPC and TRA.

    • Hannah is high-calibre.

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  • Jessica Clay
    Jessica Clay

    Jessica Clay

    Jessica Clay is experienced in providing tailored advice to firms and individuals in relation to their regulatory obligations. She regularly advises firms on SRA regulatory matters alongside supporting regulators such as CICAIR.

    • Jessica Clay is a very good and very accomplished professional discipline lawyer.

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    • She has lots of experience.

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