Professional Discipline - UK-wide
Band 4
What the Team is Known For
Ward Hadaway is engaged by regulatory bodies notably in the healthcare and social care sectors, including the GPC, GMC and BACP. The department is often involved in fitness-to-practise processes and on panels, acting in professional conduct investigations and disciplinary proceedings.
Strengths
The team at Ward Hadaway are quickly able to digest the technicalities of a case and to understand what areas need to be focused on to complete the investigation.
Ward Hadaway excel in commercial awareness. Their ability to tailor their approach to align with our strategic goals makes them an invaluable partner.
Their service levels are excellent. High-quality case papers are prepared and returned on a timely basis. Telephone and email queries always receive prompt attention, and chasing is never necessary.
Notable practitioners
Rachel Birks is experienced in disciplinary issues in the healthcare sector and currently sits as a legally qualified chair at the MPTS. She regularly advises regulatory bodies on cases involving criminal convictions and allegations of sexual misconduct.
Rachel understands her area of expertise extensively and is extremely helpful.
Rachel radiates experience and authority.
Rachel is clear in her legal advice, which is pitched at the right level.
Fameeda Shafiq has in-depth knowledge of the healthcare regulatory sphere, having previously worked in-house for the GMC. She regularly advises both regulators and those who are regulated.
Fameeda has been fantastic in terms of keeping us informed with investigations and asking for input into decision-making.
Fameeda is knowledgeable and confident.
Fameeda Shafiq has good attention to detail and is able to summarise complex things easily.
