Professional Discipline

Andrew Hockton is an acknowledged professional discipline specialist who is habitually instructed in the most serious regulatory cases arising in the medical and dental fields. He often defends medical practitioners in complex disciplinary proceedings and significant criminal cases. His capabilities include appeals in the Administrative Court.

Anthony Haycroft is a highly respected barrister with a vast knowledge of disciplinary proceedings in the medical profession. He is an accomplished representative of doctors and dentists, regularly appearing on their behalf in complex regulatory and criminal cases. He acts in first-instance cases as well as appeals and judicial reviews.

David Morris provides unquestionable expertise in disciplinary and regulatory cases arising in the healthcare sector. He focuses his practice on the representation of medical practitioners, regularly appearing before disciplinary bodies such as the GMC and GDC, and in the Administrative Court. He also acts in inquests, and in matters dovetailing with serious criminal proceedings.

Gerard Boyle KC is a standout practitioner in the professional discipline sphere. He is recognised as a specialist in medical and police law. He acts for and against regulatory bodies and frequently handles disciplinary proceedings involving barristers.

John Beggs KC is a renowned advocate with a wealth of experience in police disciplinary proceedings. He specialises particularly in prosecuting and defending senior police officers in complex, high-profile cases. He is also sought after for representation of barristers in disciplinary proceedings.

Kevin Baumber is a very experienced barrister in matters relating to the regulation of police officers. He routinely appears on behalf of officers in disciplinary hearings, Police Appeals Tribunals and judicial reviews. He is often sought out to defend charges of gross misconduct and offers additional experience in criminal proceedings.

Simon Cridland is a barrister with an enviable reputation in the field of medical regulation, who possesses significant experience in GMC and GDC proceedings. In addition to fitness-to-practise hearings, he has experience challenging the decisions of regulators in the Administrative Court.

Stephen Morley regularly acts on behalf of police forces across the country in complex disciplinary cases. He is experienced in a wide range of matters, including allegations of dishonesty and the use of excessive force.

Alan Jenkins is an exceptionally experienced and knowledgeable advocate in the field of medical regulation. He continues to be instructed in high-profile, significant GMC and GDC cases. He is adept at disciplinary cases involving parallel criminal investigations.

Jonathan Holl-Allen KC is a prominent and highly respected barrister who regularly appears in GMC and GDC proceedings in defence of professionals. He is also highly experienced in employment law cases that involve a crossover with professional discipline.

Ranald Davidson has significant expertise in representing doctors and dentists in disciplinary proceedings. He has experience appearing before all the different panels and committees of the GMC, GDC, GOC and HCPC.

Angus Moon KC is an esteemed practitioner who is particularly well regarded for his standout representation of healthcare professionals before the MPTS. He has been called upon to handle the most high-profile, precedent-setting cases in the sector, including appellate proceedings considering the scope of regulators' powers. He is joint head of chambers.

Clare Hennessy is well regarded among her clients and peers in the professional discipline field. She acts for police forces in misconduct proceedings, including those concerning high-ranking officers, and is also instructed in medical matters of various kinds.

Mark Harries KC has a wealth of experience acting for professionals facing accusations of serious misconduct. He specialises in the medical fields, where he regularly defends against the GMC and the HCPC.

Mark Ley-Morgan is an experienced professional discipline barrister who regularly offers expert advice to police forces in connection with misconduct hearings. He has considerable experience appearing before Police Appeals Tribunals and regularly handles cases involving allegations of assault and domestic violence.

Matthew Holdcroft is a dynamic barrister who is well known for his representation of police forces in disciplinary hearings. He offers strong expertise in matters involving the use of excessive force and assault. He has also presented a number of cases concerning officers' behaviour off duty.

Sarah Clarke KC is an experienced practitioner in professional discipline matters, with a particular focus on the police. She is adept at matters involving fraud, corruption and covert policing. She is also instructed in matters concerning financial services and the legal profession.

Cecily White has a well-established practice in police disciplinary work, with an aptitude for handling sensitive matters. She is instructed by numerous police forces to prosecute in gross misconduct hearings.

Claire Watson KC regularly acts on behalf of medical professionals in proceedings before the GMC, the GDC and other disciplinary bodies. She also accepts instructions on behalf of police officers in misconduct hearings.

Ian Skelt KC has a strong practice in police disciplinary work, acting for both the prosecution and the defence. He has experience dealing with allegations such as abuse, misconduct and dishonesty.

Oliver Williamson is a barrister with significant experience acting for police forces in disciplinary actions. He is particularly adept at cases involving allegations of inappropriate sexual conduct. He also acts for dentists and doctors.

Richard Partridge is an esteemed barrister who regularly appears in landmark GMC cases. He is dual-qualified as a surgeon and barrister, which makes him a strong choice to represent medical practitioners and their regulators.

Sam Thomas is noted for his expertise in healthcare regulatory proceedings, acting for both regulators and professionals. His broad practice sees him acting for and against bodies such as the GMC, GDC and GOC.

Alexander Dos Santos undertakes an impressive volume of disciplinary work, particularly in the health and care professions. He routinely represents the regulators and the regulated in fitness-to-practise proceedings, appeals and judicial reviews.

Elliot Gold acts in professional discipline matters including police misconduct work, in addition to related judicial reviews and civil actions. His clients in these matters include police forces, senior officers and the IOPC.