Professional Discipline

Lydia Barnfather is a go-to barrister for many major healthcare regulatory bodies, including the GMC, GDC and GOC. She regularly appears before tribunals as well as on appeal, and specialises particularly in conduct, health and performance-related issues. She also advises and acts for the PSA in significant appellate cases.

Selva Ramasamy KC habitually handles matters on behalf of individuals and regulators, offering extensive expertise in cases involving allegations of sexual assault. His experience includes dealing with disciplinary proceedings in the healthcare, police and legal sectors.

Tom Kark KC is a respected silk with extensive experience in the professional regulatory field. He focuses particularly on complex healthcare issues, in which he is instructed by the GMC and various other medical regulators. He has been appointed by the government on a number of occasions to carry out reviews and inquiries relating to the regulation of medical practice, including the Kark Review of the 'fit and proper person' test.

Zoe Johnson KC combines deep knowledge of both the criminal and regulatory fields to offer a real depth of expertise in professional discipline matters, especially those concerning psychiatric and medical causation issues. She is experienced in handling sensitive allegations of sexual misconduct. She is also proficient in cases relating to infant fatalities.

Alexandra Felix KC has built up an impressive professional discipline practice representing regulators and defending individuals. Her instructions originate in a range of sectors including sports, police, healthcare, dentistry and legal.

Philip McGhee is a skilled barrister with particular expertise in disciplinary cases in the healthcare and financial services professions. He acts both for and against regulators such as the GMC, GDC and General Chiropractic Council.

Fraser Coxhill has a strong practice acting for defendants in police misconduct proceedings, alongside prosecuting for regulators in disciplinary matters focusing on the medical, dentistry and teaching professions.

Natasha Tahta's strong command of disciplinary law earns her frequent instructions from regulators including the SRA and GDC.

Thomas Coke-Smyth has a broad disciplinary practice, acting for regulators and professionals in healthcare and police matters. His clients include the GMC and the General Chiropractic Council, and he typically acts in cases involving substantial allegations of dishonesty or clinical failings.

Paul Raudnitz KC is a well-regarded silk who regularly acts in cases involving medical professionals. He is especially known for work on behalf of the GMC.

Sean Larkin KC is a highly respected practitioner who has a depth of experience acting on behalf of both defendants and prosecutors in the context of the medical professions. His broad expertise includes defending charges of sexual offences and serious dishonesty. He is also capable of appearing in related criminal proceedings.

Susannah Stevens is regularly instructed to represent a range of professionals before regulators, including doctors and police officers facing serious allegations.

Tom Orpin-Massey incorporates professional discipline cases into a wider practice that includes criminal and broader regulatory work. He has developed a strong reputation as a promising junior, having acted for regulators including the Teaching Regulation Agency, GMC and GDC.

Rebecca Harris KC is an established practitioner who has experience acting for both the defence and prosecution before a range of tribunals. She is particularly skilled in healthcare regulation and regularly appears on behalf of the GDC, GOC and General Chiropractic Council.