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Professional Discipline - London (Bar)

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Serjeants' Inn Chambers has a deep bench of high-quality barristers who are adept at handling an array of disciplinary matters involving doctors or the police. Members act for regulators in widely publicised and legally novel matters, and for individuals often facing career-ending allegations. Counsel exhibit additional strength in inquests and clinical negligence, which only goes to enhance their knowledge of regulatory practice in medicine and the police. Recent significant instructions include representing Thames Valley Police in proceedings against multiple officers accused of serious sexual misconduct and violence against women. One solicitor highlights that there is an "excellent and wide-ranging skill set across the set", alongside market commentators referring to the set as "one of the best sets when it comes to police misconduct".

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Andrew Hockton
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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.

I have worked with him more times than any other barrister and I cannot think of a case where we didn't get the right outcome.

Andrew is good with clients, good with paperwork and an excellent advocate.

Andrew is an absolutely surgical advocate.

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Anthony Haycroft
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Band 1

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.

Excellent all round. Anthony Haycroft is highly prepared, very accessible and a pleasure to work with.

Anthony Haycroft is meticulously prepared, sympathetic and one of the most experienced hands at the professional discipline Bar. A fantastic choice.

Anthony is not only very thorough and extremely responsive, but also a very capable advocate.

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David Morris
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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.

Morris is one of the most experienced juniors in the professional discipline space. He is an exemplary advocate who understands the law and applies it effectively.

David Morris is one of the pre-eminent advocates in medical disciplinary matters before the MPTS. He is thorough, empathetic and possesses a huge knowledge of the jurisprudence.

David is pragmatic, conciliatory when needed but robust when called for.

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Elliot Gold
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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.

Elliot has a strong academic approach towards his work.

Elliot's expertise in respect of discrimination, the Equality Act and associated matters is second to none.

Elliot Gold is a real powerhouse. He's a brain on a stick and seemingly always in the High Court.

Gerard Boyle
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Gerard Boyle
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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.

Gerry is forensic in his approach and sensible in his advice. He is strategic and an excellent advocate.

John Beggs
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John Beggs
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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.

The best in the business, John is truly an expert in his field.

John Beggs KC is extremely intelligent and capable, all while being very down to earth. I always look forward to working on cases with him.

John Beggs KC is the person you go to when you cannot afford for it to go wrong.

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Simon Cridland
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Band 1

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.

He's very well-spoken and good with committees.

Simon Cridland has a wonderful style. He's very eloquent and puts clients at ease.

Simon Cridland is the best at thinking outside the box. When a situation looks bleak, he is able to pull a rabbit out of a hat.

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Stephen Morley
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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.

Stephen Morley is a very safe pair of hands with a breadth of knowledge across the police misconduct arena.

A very effective advocate and a nice person.

Stephen is extremely personable and approachable, and his written advice is always very easy to understand, even in respect of complex matters.

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Alan Jenkins
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Band 2

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.

Alan is an excellent advocate, particularly where serious wrongdoing of a potentially criminal nature is involved.

Alan Jenkins has excellent cross-examination skills and gets straight to the point.

He was extremely available to his instructing solicitor and achieved an outstanding outcome for the client.

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Jonathan Holl-Allen
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Band 2

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.

Highly erudite and objective, leading to strategic success, Jonathan gains the confidence of the fact finder.

Jonathan Holl-Allen KC is particularly good when matters cross over with clinical negligence or employment disputes.

A fabulous advocate who gets right into the detail without losing sight of the bigger commercial picture.

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Ranald Davidson
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Band 2

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.

He's a concise, measured and constructive advocate who's very effective in front of tribunals and coroners. Always at the top of the list when I'm instructing on a tricky case.

Very, very good and fair, Ranald manages to see the wood from the trees.

Ranald is responsive, proactive and fantastic with clients.

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Alexander Dos Santos
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Band 3

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.

Alex Dos Santos is hugely impressive; he's a strong advocate.

A good advocate with a supportive client manner.

Alexander Dos Santos is very practical and very approachable.

Angus Moon
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Angus Moon
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Band 3

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.

Angus is approachable and provides first-class support.

Angus is an absolute pleasure to work with: he is approachable, reassuring and calm.

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Clare Hennessy
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Band 3

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.

Brilliant to work with: sharp, enthusiastic and provides great client care.

She managed and dealt with a complex and protracted matter very well.

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Mark Harries
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Band 3

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 is simply outstanding in all areas. His advocacy is a joy to behold, and the meticulous way in which he prepares cases and provides advice to clients is first class.

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Mark Ley-Morgan
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Band 3

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.

Mark's advocacy is excellent, and he goes the extra mile for us.

Mark brings excellent preparation, advocacy and cross-examination skills.

Mark Ley-Morgan is calm and collected. He's never rattled and is a fount of knowledge.

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Matthew Holdcroft
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Band 3

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.

He's excellent on professional discipline work. Matthew is very responsive and genuinely feels like a part of our team.

Always willing to help, quick to respond and great at his work.

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Sarah Clarke
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Band 3

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.

Sarah Clarke KC is a legend. She is very good at taking in all the detail and distilling it down to provide simple and easy advice, even when considering novel points of law.

A very strong practitioner who does a great job for her clients.

Cecily White
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Cecily White
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Band 4

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.

A go-to for police misconduct.

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Claire Watson
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Band 4

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.

She is exceptional. She's really good with clients and easy to deal with.

Claire is a fantastic advocate: she is very balanced, very measured and has presence in court in an understated way.

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Ian Skelt
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Band 4

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.

A superb lawyer in the capacity of both adviser and advocate.

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Oliver Williamson
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Band 4

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.

A top-flight junior.

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Richard Partridge
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Band 4

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.

Richard is very experienced, knowledgeable, commercial and friendly.

James Berry
James Berry
New Silks

James Berry KC has a broad range of expertise in disciplinary and regulatory practice. He regularly acts in cases and judicial reviews arising in the police, the fire service and the medical professions.

James is really smart, wise, committed and excellent on paper, as well as being a very confident advocate.

James has an excellent manner with clients and will make himself available to clients at short notice as the need requires.

Ranked Barristers at
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Professional Discipline

Gerard Boyle KC
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Gerard Boyle KC
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John Beggs KC
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John Beggs KC
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Jonathan Holl-Allen KC
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Angus Moon KC
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Angus Moon KC
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Mark Harries KC
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Sarah Clarke KC
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Claire Watson KC
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Ian Skelt KC
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James Berry KC
James Berry KC
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Juniors

London (Bar)

Professional Discipline

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Andrew Hockton
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Anthony Haycroft
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David Morris
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Elliot Gold
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Simon Cridland
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Stephen Morley
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Alan Jenkins
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Ranald Davidson
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Alexander Dos Santos
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Clare Hennessy
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Mark Ley-Morgan
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