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The New Park Court Professional Discipline Team is a team of highly experienced practitioners who regularly attend hearings on behalf of the General Medical Council, the Royal College of Nursing, and the Police Federation. Members also attend hearings at the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal and other professional tribunal hearings. Members are frequently involved in significant disciplinary cases attracting media interest, including acting in disciplinary hearings on behalf of the General Medical Council, the General Dental Council, the General Pharmaceutical Council, and the UK Council for Psychotherapists, as well as continuing to represent Sports Professionals.

New Park Court Chambers’ expertise is recognised nationwide. In 2026, the set was awarded ‘Chambers of the Year’ at the Modern Law Awards, and it was the only set outside of London to be shortlisted at The Lawyer Awards, where they were presented ‘Highly Commended’ in the ' Chambers of the Year’ category. Previously, New Park Court Chambers was named 'Chambers of the Year’ at the LexisNexis Legal Awards 2025, 'Chambers of the Year' at The British Legal Awards 2024, and Northern Law Awards Crime & Regulatory Team of the Year.

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What the Team is Known For

New Park Court Chambers is a Leeds-based set which can offer copious expertise in the medical and police disciplinary spheres, drawing on a strong profile in criminal law. Members have acted in serious and highly publicised regulatory and disciplinary matters involving various police forces, the GMC and the Nursing and Midwifery Council. One source says: "Counsel consistently show high levels of expertise in the area and provide quality advocacy."

Teresa Pugh is the practice director.

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Strengths

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  • The clerks will always respond on the same or next day and resolve any issues quickly.

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  • The clerks at New Park Court, particularly practice manager Kirsten Frankland, provide an exceptional level of customer service.

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  • The clerks are efficient and personable. They are always quick to respond and efficient in dealing with any queries.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Jason Pitter
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    Jason Pitter

    Jason Pitter KC is a vastly experienced silk noted for handling misconduct hearings before the GMC, the NMC and police misconduct panels. He receives recognition for his expertise in the prosecution of healthcare professionals for the GMC and for his defence of police officers.

    • Jason is a very impressive man.

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    • He really knows his stuff.

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    • Jason is an amazing silk and my go-to for a leader for police work. He is effortlessly cool under pressure and popular with clients, juries and judges alike.

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    • Clients love him; he is not stuffy and gets the job done.

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  • Adam Birkby
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    Adam Birkby

    Adam Birkby draws on his expertise in criminal matters, which combines defence and prosecution, in his representation of police officers in high-profile misconduct proceedings. He also acts for professional athletes before sporting disciplinary bodies.

    • Adam is a very good tactician. He is very easy to listen to as an advocate and speaks at the level of whatever tribunal he is in front of.

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    • He is an excellent barrister. He is really popular with clients, works hard and executes cross-examination well.

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    • Adam is very experienced.

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