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Professional Discipline - The Regions (Bar)

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Members of Lincoln House Chambers are favoured by the GMC and often relied upon by medical professionals to defend a range of misconduct matters. The barristers also offer considerable experience in police disciplinary proceedings and are familiar with the regulatory framework of a range of other professions. One interviewee says that the set has "such a great variety of barristers".

David Wright heads up the professional disciplinary clerking team.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Simon Gurney
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Band 1

Simon Gurney is a barrister with strong expertise in representing police officers, healthcare professionals and teachers before their regulatory bodies. He is experienced in everything from fitness-to-practise hearings to High Court and Court of Appeal advocacy.

He operates well as an advocate.

He is super smart and very thorough in his preparation, which earns him respect from the tribunal.

Simon is renowned for attention to detail and client care. You would want him on your side if going into a regulatory battle.

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Anna Chestnutt
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Band 2

Anna Chestnutt is deeply experienced in professional disciplinary work. She is frequently instructed to represent nurses in hearings and has also acted for teachers on matters involving cross-border elements.

Anna is confident in her own ability and doesn't speak unnecessarily. She is extremely bright and stands out as an advocate.

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The Regions (Bar)

Professional Discipline

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Simon Gurney
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Band 1
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Anna Chestnutt
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Band 2