Professional Discipline

Markel Law has a team undertaking a range of professional discipline work. The firm has significant experience dealing with regulators such as the GMC, GDC and HCPC, alongside non statutory regulators such as the BACP. The team is also adept at handling judicial review and high court appeal claims stemming from professional discipline proceedings.

"The team has expertise, great communication and a commitment to providing clients with support."

"The lawyers take time to understand the needs of the clients they are instructed to represent and advise them accordingly. The whole team is impressive and works very well together."

Deborah Nicholson of Markel Law advises and represents a range of healthcare professionals, particularly psychologists, and regularly deals with the HCPC and GMC. She also has experience acting on behalf of regulators such as the NMC. "Deborah provides me with confidence, insight and the support to go through the process. She is an incredible asset not only to the firm but to the legal profession." "Deborah is a very impressive individual. She is incredibly knowledgeable and quickly grasps the key issues to seek early resolution to matters for her clients."

Francesca Snape has experience representing a range of professionals before regulatory bodies spanning the health, social care and education sectors. "Francesca is a force to be reckoned with, taking a keen interest in getting the best outcomes possible. She is organised, very clear in her instructions and a team player." "She knows her stuff, is nice to deal with and is a pragmatic lawyer."

Lauren Wilson routinely represents and advises healthcare professionals before their professional regulators in fitness-to-practise proceedings and appeals. "Lauren is an excellent representative for Markel Law. She is excellent with colleagues and achieves some very pleasing outcomes." "Lauren is a fantastic lawyer." "She's very talented."