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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Old Square Chambers is a sought-after set for medical disciplinary matters, whose barristers enjoy a formidable reputation in defence work. Counsel are able to draw on their skills in other areas of law, such as employment and clinical negligence. They are regularly instructed in the most complex cases and appear before both tribunals and the higher courts. Recent work includes a case concerning whether the former chair of a proscribed terrorist organisation should be debarred from practice as a GP, a case relating to rights to freedom of religious belief and expression. One market commentator notes that the set has "a large number of barristers with strong knowledge of professional disciplinary issues".

William Meade is the senior clerk.

Strengths

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The clerking service is excellent. I am always impressed by their responsiveness and confident that they will do their best to help me with whatever query or request I may have.

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At Old Square the clerking is very good and William Mead is especially responsive.

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Old Square's clerks are very responsive and helpful.

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Notable Practitioners

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Mark Sutton
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Mark Sutton
1
Band 1

Mark Sutton KC is an exceptional advocate who is well known for his provision of expert advice and representation to professionals, NHS trusts and medical defence organisations.

Mark Sutton KC has the smoothest advocacy style. He could read the Encyclopædia Britannica and it would sound lovely.

A very experienced advocate.

Mark is fantastic. He is measured and good with difficult clients.

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Nicola Newbegin
2
Nicola Newbegin
2
Band 2

Nicola Newbegin is a well-regarded advocate with experience in a range of disciplinary proceedings. She is especially knowledgeable about proceedings before the GDC, GMC and HCPC. She is also acclaimed for her representation of healthcare practitioners in High Court and Court of Appeal cases.

Nicola Newbegin is brilliant. She is so thorough and a brilliant advocate.

Nicola Newbegin has a really extensive employment practice. She bridges the gap between employment and professional discipline in a really effective way.

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Ben Collins
3
Ben Collins
3
Band 3

Ben Collins KC offers expertise in a variety of professional discipline issues, particularly in relation to healthcare. He is also experienced in other aspects of professional discipline, including matters relating to the conduct of finance professionals and the police. He acts for and against regulatory bodies.

Ben Collins KC was a real joy to work with and was great at strategy. He cuts through all the noise and gets down to the details.

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Betsan Criddle
3
Betsan Criddle
3
Band 3

Betsan Criddle KC is particularly noted for her medical regulatory and disciplinary work. She routinely acts on behalf of surgeons, psychologists, dentists and other healthcare professionals in fitness-to-practise proceedings, as well as judicial reviews.

Betsan Criddle KC is a standout, she is utterly brilliant.

Betsan is excellent and a go-to barrister for her wealth of knowledge and astounding expertise in the field.

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Tim Grey
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Tim Grey
3
Band 3

Tim Grey has a strong professional disciplinary practice focusing recently on solicitors and doctors, representing both regulators and registrants. He has significant experience in appeals before the Administrative Court.

Brilliant. Tim is accessible and very friendly, so he is great with clients.

Tim is always well prepared, extremely knowledgeable and wonderful with clients. He is unfailingly helpful and generous with his time, a talented and sharp advocate and a pleasure to work with.

Tim Grey has always got his eye on the details that everyone else has missed. He marries being a lovely person and supportive to clients with being immeasurably robust when he gets into his advocacy.

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Eleena Misra
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Eleena Misra
4
Band 4

Eleena Misra KC acts for both regulators and individuals in the healthcare sector. She has experience in high-profile matters, covering fitness-to-practise investigations and misconduct hearings, typically involving senior medical staff.

Eleena Misra is meticulous in her preparation, which reflects itself in her assured advocacy performances.

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Nadia Motraghi
4
Nadia Motraghi
4
Band 4

Nadia Motraghi KC is an impressive barrister dedicated to the representation of professionals in disciplinary proceedings within the healthcare sector. She also acts for regulators and is valued for her experience in appellate proceedings.

Nadia Motraghi KC is client-friendly, responsive and an excellent strategist.

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Silks (KC)

London (Bar)

Professional Discipline
Mark Sutton KC
1
Mark Sutton KC
1
Band 1
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Ben Collins KC
3
Ben Collins KC
3
Band 3
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Betsan Criddle KC
3
Betsan Criddle KC
3
Band 3
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Eleena Misra KC
4
Eleena Misra KC
4
Band 4
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Nadia Motraghi KC
4
Nadia Motraghi KC
4
Band 4
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Juniors

London (Bar)

Professional Discipline
Nicola Newbegin
2
Nicola Newbegin
2
Band 2
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Tim Grey
3
Tim Grey
3
Band 3
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