Ranking tables
UK Bar London (Bar) Professional Discipline
Band 1
Star Individuals
Band 1
- Ben Hubble KC 4 New Square Chambers
- Geoffrey Williams KC Farrar's Building
- Jason Beer KC 5 Essex Chambers
- Mark Shaw KC Blackstone Chambers
- Mark Sutton KC Old Square Chambers
- Patricia Robertson KC Fountain Court Chambers
- Patrick Gibbs KC 3 Raymond Buildings
- Richard Booth KC 1 Crown Office Row
- Andrew Tabachnik KC39 Essex Chambers
- Eleanor Grey KC39 Essex Chambers
- Fenella Morris KC39 Essex Chambers
- Gregory Treverton-Jones KC39 Essex Chambers
- Jenni Richards KC39 Essex Chambers
- John Beggs KCSerjeants' Inn Chambers
- Martin Forde KC1 Crown Office Row
- Richard Coleman KCFountain Court Chambers
- Tom Kark KCQEB Hollis Whiteman
Band 2
- Angus Moon KC Serjeants' Inn Chambers
- Catherine Callaghan KC Blackstone Chambers
- Chloe Carpenter KC Fountain Court Chambers
- Clodagh Bradley KC 1 Crown Office Row
- Graeme McPherson KC 4 New Square Chambers
- Ivan Hare KC Blackstone Chambers
- Michael McLaren KC Fountain Court Chambers
- Adrian Hopkins KCSerjeants' Inn Chambers
- Fiona Horlick KCOuter Temple Chambers
- Gerard Boyle KCSerjeants' Inn Chambers
- Hugh Davies KC3 Raymond Buildings
- Paul Ozin KC23ES (23 Essex Street Chambers)
- Selva Ramasamy KCQEB Hollis Whiteman
- Zoe Johnson KCQEB Hollis Whiteman
Band 3
- Adam Solomon KC Littleton Chambers
- Ben Collins KC Old Square Chambers
- Fiona Barton KC 5 Essex Chambers
- James McClelland KC Brick Court Chambers
- Javan Herberg KC Blackstone Chambers
- Marios Lambis KC 2 Hare Court
- Matthew Butt KC 3 Raymond Buildings
- Neil Sheldon KC 1 Crown Office Row
- Nicholas Medcroft KC Fountain Court Chambers
- Patrick Lawrence KC 4 New Square Chambers
- Paul Gott KC Fountain Court Chambers
- Rebecca Sabben-Clare KC 7 King's Bench Walk
- Robert Kellar KC 1 Crown Office Row
- David Bradly KC39 Essex Chambers
- James Counsell KCOuter Temple Chambers
- Jeremy Hyam KC1 Crown Office Row
- Jonathan Holl-Allen KCSerjeants' Inn Chambers
- Rory Dunlop KC39 Essex Chambers
- Vikram Sachdeva KC39 Essex Chambers
Band 4
- Alisdair Williamson KC 3 Raymond Buildings
- Andrew George KC Blackstone Chambers
- Anne Studd KC 5 Essex Chambers
- Betsan Criddle KC Old Square Chambers
- Christopher Coltart KC 2 Hare Court
- Helen Evans KC 4 New Square Chambers
- Jamas Hodivala KC Matrix Chambers
- Kate Gallafent KC Blackstone Chambers
- Mark Harries KC Serjeants' Inn Chambers
- Robin Barclay KC Fountain Court Chambers
- Saima Hanif KC 3 Verulam Buildings
- Sarah Clarke KC Serjeants' Inn Chambers
- Siân Mirchandani KC 4 New Square Chambers
- Alexandra Felix KCQEB Hollis Whiteman
- Andrew Kennedy KC1 Crown Office Row
- Claire Watson KCSerjeants' Inn Chambers
- Edward Levey KCFountain Court Chambers
- Ian Skelt KCSerjeants' Inn Chambers
- Mark Milliken-Smith KC2 Bedford Row
- Mark Simpson KCFountain Court Chambers
- Richard Price KC4-5 Gray's Inn Square
- Sean Larkin KCQEB Hollis Whiteman
New Silks
- Eleena Misra KC Old Square Chambers
- Francesca Whitelaw KC 5 Essex Chambers
- Nadia Motraghi KC Old Square Chambers
- James Leonard KCOuter Temple Chambers
- Nicola Greaney KC39 Essex Chambers
Star Individuals
- Stephen Brassington2 Hare Court
Band 1
- Andrew Colman 2 Hare Court
- Kenneth Hamer Henderson Chambers
- Kevin McCartney 5 Paper Buildings
- Matthew McDonagh Outer Temple Chambers
- Rupert Allen Fountain Court Chambers
- Andrew HocktonSerjeants' Inn Chambers
- Anthony HaycroftSerjeants' Inn Chambers
- David MorrisSerjeants' Inn Chambers
- Kevin Baumber3 Raymond Buildings
- Lydia BarnfatherQEB Hollis Whiteman
- Nicholas PeacockHailsham Chambers
- Rebecca HarrisQEB Hollis Whiteman
- Sandesh SinghCrown Office Chambers
- Simon CridlandSerjeants' Inn Chambers
Band 2
- Christopher Geering 2 Hare Court
- James Berry Serjeants' Inn Chambers
- Marianne Butler Fountain Court Chambers
- Sarah Przybylska 2 Hare Court
- Alan JenkinsSerjeants' Inn Chambers
- Alexis Hearnden39 Essex Chambers
- Elliot GoldSerjeants' Inn Chambers
- Giles PowellGiles Powell, Tyrrhyddid Chambers
- Heather Emmerson11KBW
- Michael UberoiOuter Temple Chambers
- Peter Mant39 Essex Chambers
- Ranald DavidsonSerjeants' Inn Chambers
- Stephen MorleySerjeants' Inn Chambers
Band 3
- Barnabas Branston 5 Essex Chambers
- Jane Oldfield Red Lion Chambers
- Nicholas Yeo 3 Raymond Buildings
- Nicola Newbegin Old Square Chambers
- Tom Day 2 Hare Court
- Mark Ley-MorganSerjeants' Inn Chambers
- Matthew Barnes1 Crown Office Row
- Matthew HoldcroftSerjeants' Inn Chambers
- Philip McGheeQEB Hollis Whiteman
- Richard PartridgeSerjeants' Inn Chambers
- Tim Grey23ES (23 Essex Street Chambers)
Band 4
- Amy Clarke 5 Essex Chambers
- Ben Rich 2 Hare Court
- Bo-Eun Jung 3 Raymond Buildings
- Christopher Gillespie 2 Hare Court
- Daniel Hobbs 5 Essex Chambers
- Guy Ladenburg 3 Raymond Buildings
- Oliver Williamson Serjeants' Inn Chambers
- Paul Parker 4 New Square Chambers
- Tetyana Nesterchuk Fountain Court Chambers
- Tom Cross 11KBW
- Ailsa Williamson3 Raymond Buildings
- Alexander Dos SantosSerjeants' Inn Chambers
- Chris Hamlet23ES (23 Essex Street Chambers)
- Clare HennessySerjeants' Inn Chambers
- Colin BanhamNo5 Barristers' Chambers
- Edmund Gritt3 Raymond Buildings
- Edward PleethSerjeants' Inn Chambers
- Gemma HobcraftDoughty Street Chambers
- Laura BayleyCrucible Chambers
- Louise PriceDoughty Street Chambers
- Luke Ponte3 Raymond Buildings
- Malcolm FortuneSerjeants' Inn Chambers
- Mary-Teresa DeignanTemple Garden Chambers
- Mike Rawlinson2 Hare Court
- Neil Saunders3 Raymond Buildings
- Rebecca Vanstone23ES (23 Essex Street Chambers)
- Sam Thomas2 Bedford Row
- Thomas BuxtonCrucible Chambers
- Timothy Kendal2 Bedford Row
- Vivienne Tanchel2 Hare Court
Band 5
- Cecily White Serjeants' Inn Chambers
- Charles Apthorp 5 Essex Chambers
- Daniel Mansell 3 Raymond Buildings
- Emma Dixon Blackstone Chambers
- Gavin Irwin 2 Hare Court
- Guy Micklewright 5 St Andrew's Hill
- Matthew Corrie 5 St Andrew's Hill
- Robert Morris 3 Raymond Buildings
- Scott Allen 4 New Square Chambers
- Scott Ivill 2 Hare Court
- Wendy Hewitt 5 St Andrew's Hill
- Alex Jamieson25 Bedford Row
- Ben Summers3 Raymond Buildings
- Benjamin Tankel39 Essex Chambers
- Christopher Mellor1 Crown Office Row
- Christopher Saad2 Bedford Row
- Claire RobinsonCrucible Chambers
- Fraser CoxhillQEB Hollis Whiteman
- Natasha TahtaQEB Hollis Whiteman
- Philip AhlquistFountain Court Chambers
- Richard Smith1 Crown Office Row
- Susan SleemanDoughty Street Chambers
- Thomas Coke-SmythQEB Hollis Whiteman
Up and Coming
- Alecsandra Manning Rees 5 St Andrew's Hill
- Lewis MacDonald 2 Hare Court
- Katie Mustard9BR Chambers
Band 1
1 1 Crown Office RowProfessional Discipline2024 | Band 1 |1 Crown Office Row is a go-to chambers for medical professionals who are facing disciplinary action. The barristers make up an "excellent set of highly experienced individuals," who consistently achieve excellent results for clients in investigations and proceedings involving the PSA, GMC, GDC, RCVS and other regulators. They handle everything from allegations of poor conduct outside work to the most serious clinical failings. Recent highlights include the representation of Dr Nigel Rayner, the England U20 Rugby Union Team Doctor, before the Six Nations Disciplinary Committee, and acting for an osteopath accused of sexually motivated misconduct. One commentator notes: "They are the leading chambers in healthcare regulation and professional discipline," and another comments: "The barristers are not just intellectually sharp but personable and accessible. A cut above the rest."1 39 Essex ChambersProfessional Discipline2024 | Band 1 |The barristers at 39 Essex Chambers are regularly engaged in the most high-profile regulatory cases across various professions, including finance, medicine and the law. Members of chambers defend and prosecute disciplinary proceedings brought by key regulators such as the GMC, GDC and SRA. They are also frequently called upon for advice and representation in related appeals before the senior courts, including judicial review. Recent highlights have included the successful dismissal of a doctor's appeal against erasure for serious sexual abuse of a colleague. The barristers have also acted for the SRA in successfully resisting Peter Gray's appeal against its decision. A market commentator notes that the barristers are "at the top of their game."1 Blackstone ChambersProfessional Discipline2024 | Band 1 |Blackstone Chambers is home to a cluster of celebrated counsel who operate in the more visible cases arising from disciplinary matters in the financial, medical, legal and sports professions. The barristers are particularly notable for their abilities in legally complex appeals and associated public law challenges. The set's considerable capability across regulatory law more widely means that its members are often consulted by the professional bodies themselves for advice on their regulatory frameworks. A source notes that Blackstone is a "first-class set of chambers with a range of barristers at all levels, all of whom are exceptional."1 Fountain Court ChambersProfessional Discipline2024 | Band 1 |Fountain Court Chambers is a pre-eminent professional discipline set which both prosecutes and defends. The barristers operate at the very highest level in the fields of legal and financial services regulation. Members regularly defend and prosecute solicitors, law firms and financial entities. Barristers from the chambers have recently been instructed in a raft of high-profile cases in the field, including acting on behalf of the SRA in proceedings against Soophia Khan and acting for the FRC against KPMG and others. One market commentator notes: "They are the pre-eminent set for professional discipline work, by a long way." Another comments that Fountain Court barristers are "the absolute stars in defendant professional discipline."1 QEB Hollis WhitemanProfessional Discipline2024 | Band 1 |QEB Hollis Whiteman is best known for its firm grounding in criminal law, which its barristers bring to bear in their strong regulatory practice. Members are sought after to prosecute in significant matters arising in the context of medical, legal and financial professional regulation. Recent work highlights include acting for the GDC in the high-profile case concerning Dr Mew's controversial 'orthotropic' dental treatment, and the successful representation of a doctor facing multiple allegations of assault and controlling and coercive behaviour. An interviewee remarks: "QEB are leaders in this field and the go-to chambers for complex regulatory matters."1 Serjeants' Inn ChambersProfessional Discipline2024 | Band 1 |Serjeants' Inn Chambers has a deep bench of 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 instructions of note include the defence of Commander Julian Bennett, facing multiple allegations; and prosecuting officers who were members of a controversial Whatsapp group formerly including Wayne Couzens. Many market commentators have described the barristers as "pre-eminent" in this field and solicitors view Serjeants' Inn as their "first port of call".
Band 2
2 2 Hare CourtProfessional Discipline2024 | Band 2 |2 Hare Court is a leading chambers which is home to savvy practitioners who tend to defend in disciplinary matters. The barristers are able to draw upon their strong criminal law backgrounds when operating in this space. They are admired for their adroit representation of professionals and regulators in medicine and veterinary medicine, as well as the police and financial services. Areas of particular experience include allegations of substandard clinical practice, and sexual misconduct cases, including those with a criminal element. Key recent instructions include the successful defence of a senior consultant physician and former Clinical Director, accused of allowing and subsequently covering up a patient's death; and the successful defence of Mr Goldman, the former Chief Executive of Heart of England Foundation Trust, accused of wilful failure to prevent the criminal behaviour of Ian Paterson. One source remarks: "The set has a high calibre of both senior and junior barristers, all of which have in-depth experience of professional discipline." Another says: "2 Hare Court have an outstanding professional discipline and regulatory practice. The entire set has wonderful expertise, and they can always offer a top-class barrister to assist."2 3 Raymond BuildingsProfessional Discipline2024 | Band 2 |Barristers at 3 Raymond Buildings are particularly adept at handling high public interest cases pertaining to the use of force by police officers, and those dealing with allegations of sexual misconduct. Members were involved in the successful representation of Deputy Superintendent Gill, head of the Cleveland Police professional standards department, who allegedly failed to investigate multiple allegations of sexual assault by a senior officer. Other notable highlights include the representation of an officer in gross misconduct proceedings after a counter-terrorism firearms officer shot a suspect during a covert armed deployment. The chambers can also boast a substantial pool of expertise in proceedings involving medical professionals. One interviewee reports: "3RB is my first port of call when I have any type of case. You know what you are going to get: thorough analysis and excellent advocacy."2 4 New Square ChambersProfessional Discipline2024 | Band 2 |Barristers at 4 New Square are admired for their expert handling of disciplinary matters for professionals across a range of different sectors, including legal and accountancy, and in various sports, notably horse racing. Members generally defend professionals but are also instructed by several regulators such as the SRA. Barristers from the chambers were recently instructed to act for defendant individuals that were involved in carrying out the 2016 audit of Carillion shortly before its collapse. They also successfully defended a former President of the Law Society in a private prosecution in the Solicitors' Disciplinary Tribunal. One interviewee notes: "The set is well organised with some incredible stars." Another source comments that "every member of the set from the most senior to the most junior is able to handle complex matters and provide careful and strategic advice."2 Old Square ChambersProfessional Discipline2024 | Band 2 |Old Square Chambers is a sought-after set for medical disciplinary matters, whose barristers enjoy a formidable reputation in defence work. Counsel are able to draw on their skills in other areas of law, such as employment and clinical negligence. They are regularly instructed in the most complex cases and appear before both tribunals and the higher courts. Recent work includes GMC v Cunliffe, in which Mark Sutton KC secured dismissal of all allegations. One market commentator notes: "Old Square is an excellent set with a real speciality in their crossover between professional discipline and employment law."
Band 3
3 2 Bedford RowProfessional Discipline2024 | Band 3 |2 Bedford Row is noted for its defence-side professional disciplinary work in a number of sectors, and as a result members are sought after by numerous professionals such as lawyers, doctors, accountants and police officers. Barristers from the chambers are au fait with the regulatory framework of the GDC, GOC, SRA and many other professional authorities. One market commentator notes: "It is a very experienced and able set and its barristers have a real flair for advocacy."3 23ES (23 Essex Street Chambers)Professional Discipline2024 | Band 3 |23ES is a well-established regulatory chambers offering strong expertise in medical, legal and financial services misconduct work. The barristers are able to deftly handle the criminal interface arising in such cases, and members are often instructed in cases that set legal precedent. The set has notable experience in appeals before the higher courts, such as Wray v General Osteopathic Council. One market commentator notes: "23 Essex Street are able to handle complex and sophisticated matters. They can distil complex issues down to the most pertinent points for benefit of clients."3 5 Essex ChambersProfessional Discipline2024 | Band 3 |5 Essex Court is a strong set of chambers for police disciplinary matters. Members are selected by over half of all police forces in the country to present disciplinary proceedings. Barristers from the set additionally represent the IOPC in related matters. Their work takes in the prosecution of serious allegations relating to interactions between the police and public, inappropriate behaviour between colleagues, or substandard conduct while off duty. Key recent instructions include misconduct proceedings against an officer who was involved in a lengthy criminal investigation that was allegedly racially motivated. One commentator notes that the barristers "always impress with their ability to grasp and, where appropriate, simplify complex cases."3 Outer Temple ChambersProfessional Discipline2024 | Band 3 |Outer Temple Chambers has notable capability in disciplinary work across a broad spread of regulated professions. The barristers tackle prominent regulatory cases in both branches of the legal profession, and have strong experience in the defence of doctors, dentists and nurses. Additional sectors covered are financial services and sports. Key recent instructions include acting for Rosa Zaffuto in BSB proceedings, and the representation of Dr Anthony Dixon concerning the clinical use of rectal mesh. One commentator notes: "Outer Temple has a very diverse group of skills and its barristers are exceptional in their field."