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The regulation team acts for regulatory bodies, regulated businesses and individuals across a range of regulated professions, including solicitors, barristers, healthcare professionals, architects, accountants, financial services professionals, optometrists and charity trustees.
We handle substantial and complex cases involving the most serious allegations, often with an international element and where there is a high level of public and media interest. We are increasingly acting on the defence side in legal services regulatory matters, advising a number of city firms and individual partners on regulatory issues, the investigation of allegations of misconduct (particularly in relation to sexual harassment) and in relation to subsequent regulatory action. Our clients include a number of city and national law firms, and over 40 sets of Barristers’ Chambers.
We are also one of three firms on the legal panel of the Law Society of England & Wales, and act for the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), the British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy and a number of other national regulators and professional bodies.
The firm also regularly provides advocates and presenting officers to Tribunals, Disciplinary and Fitness to Practice hearings. Advocacy is both for the professional body and individuals. The team has Higher Rights of Audience for both civil and criminal work.
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Russell-Cooke is held in high esteem for its regulatory work in the legal, financial and healthcare sectors. The firm frequently assists regulators with investigations, evidence gathering and regulatory action. It also acts on behalf of individual practitioners and organisations in defending against disciplinary proceedings.
Russel-Cooke represented a former partner of a top ten law firm in response to allegations of inappropriate sexual conduct.
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Russell-Cooke are well equipped to handle complex matters and the lawyers are approachable and knowledgeable. They engage with challenges and are receptive of the client's views.
The partners at Russell-Cooke are very involved in the cases and they really direct the case strategy.
They are good at sifting through the relevant facts and they know their area of the law very well. The quality of their work is consistently excellent.
Russell-Cooke are well equipped to handle complex matters and the lawyers are approachable and knowledgeable. They engage with challenges and are receptive of the client's views.
The partners at Russell-Cooke are very involved in the cases and they really direct the case strategy.
They are good at sifting through the relevant facts and they know their area of the law very well. The quality of their work is consistently excellent.
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John Gould is a well-known and highly respected expert in the professional discipline sector, having earned an excellent reputation for his abilities in both prosecution and defence work. He regularly advises regulatory bodies, including the SRA and ARB, and is particularly adept at assisting lawyers facing sexual misconduct allegations.
John Gould is really capable.
Susanna Heley is very knowledgeable and technical.
Susanna possesses outstanding advocacy skills and is strategically astute.
Susanna is someone who finds creative solutions to problems. She's a lateral thinker and her preparation is always immaculate. She's a master of detail.
Clients love him, and for good reason.
Matthew Bosworth has a depth of knowledge and commercial nous which makes him an amazing addition to any team.
Michael is a strong practitioner. He gives strong advice and understands the regulatory environment.
Michael Stacey is a fantastic lawyer. He's level-headed, nothing daunts him, and he has superb technical skills. You couldn't ask for more.
Michael is very proactive and completely unflappable. He's the kind of lawyer you want on your side.
Sheetul Sowdagur is an associate in the regulatory and professional discipline team at Russell-Cooke. She regularly advises professionals in disciplinary proceedings relating to misconduct and has particular experience in the healthcare, sport and education sectors.
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Andrew Pavlovic
Ashmeet Wadwa
Lauren Cormack
Semin Taner
Tom Pritchard
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