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  1. Professional discipline and regulatory law (including police law) – Leading Sets
  2. Professional discipline and regulatory law (including police law) – Leading Silks
  3. Professional discipline and regulatory law (including police law) – New Silks
  4. Professional discipline and regulatory law (including police law) – Leading Juniors

Professional discipline and regulatory law (including police law) – Leading Silks

Professional discipline and regulatory law (including police law) – Leading Juniors

Blackstone Chambers has a ‘fantastic crop of silks and juniors in this area’. The ‘brilliantRobert Englehart QC represented the RPS in Rycroft v Royal Pharmaceutical Society, a judicial review by a supervisor pharmacist complaining of delay and unfairness in the investigation of complaints; Lord Pannick QC is a ‘brilliant advocate’; Dinah Rose QC appeared in R v Advertising Standards Authority, ex parte Free Presbyterian Church, acting for the ASA in a challenge to a decision banning an advertisement by the Church; and the ‘consistently ableMark Shaw QC advised the NMC in Haywood v NMC, which involved a nurse who used covert filming of elderly patients to expose sub-standard care in a hospital in Brighton in a BBC Panorama documentary. Among the juniors, Catherine Callaghan is ‘bright’, and Kate Gallafent has ‘exceptional technical ability’.

One Crown Office Rowfields a number of excellent barristers for regulatory and disciplinary matters’. Kieran Coonan QC is recommended for his experience in advising doctors and dentists in disciplinary proceedings; Joanna Glynn QC is ‘thorough, patient and clear’; Neil Garnham QC is ‘first rate’; William Edis QC is ‘an outstanding advocate’; Christina Lambert QC has a ‘fantastic reputation’; and Martin Forde QC is ‘highly knowledgeable’. Among the juniors, Andrew Kennedy is singled out.

With an ‘excellent reputation’ for handling medical matters and police work as well as FSA and sports regulatory cases, Thirty Nine Essex Street is highly recommended for disciplinary work. Standout individuals include Robert Jay QC, who appeared in General Medical Council v Quinn, a 20-day hearing before a fitness-to-practise panel of the GMC; and Gregory Treverton-Jones QC, who is ‘experienced’ in handling disciplinary matters particularly those involving legal professionals. Jenni Richards QC made silk in 2011, and Fenella Morris is highlighted as a leading junior.

Particularly noted for its expertise in healthcare and police matters, 3 Serjeants’ Inn fields a ‘brilliant set of barristers’ who are ‘always willing to go the extra mile’. Leading silks include the ‘bright’ Robert Francis QC, the ‘highly intelligentAdrian Hopkins QC, and John Beggs QC. Stephen Morley, Mark Ley-Morgan and George Thomas are singled out as juniors.

1 Chancery Lanehas strength in depth’, and the ‘quality of clerking is excellent’. Leading silks include the ‘superbLord Faulks QC, who has recently been instructed by the Metropolitan Police in a slavery case involving the failure to investigate or prosecute; the ‘formidableJohn Ross QC, who remains active in a number of disciplinary cases involving members of the Bar; and the ‘outstandingEdward Bishop QC, who made silk in 2011. Geoffrey Weddell is ‘articulate, personable and persuasive, both on paper and on his feet’, Dr David Thomson is ‘incredibly good’, and Laura Johnson is recognised for her ‘high level of intellect’.

There is a ‘very high level of experience’ at 5 Essex Court, ‘particularly in relation to police law’. With ‘barristers who display real passion’, leading individuals include the ‘truly brilliantFiona Barton QC, who is ‘a real leader in the area of police law’ and is acting for Leicestershire Police Authority in respect of the investigation of serious complaints including fraud against the acting Deputy Chief Constable of Leicestershire; and the ‘highly responsiveJason Beer QC, who is acting for the Independent Police Complaints Commission in the misconduct investigation and proceedings relating to the death of Ian Tomlinson. Both made silk in 2011.

Highly regarded for healthcare and police work’, 23 Essex Street is noted for its ‘robust clerking’ and ‘excellent response times’. Dafydd Enoch QC is a ‘standout silk’. Among the leading juniors Paul Ozin has a ‘phenomenal brain’ and ‘excellent attention to detail’, and is recommended for his experience in healthcare and police disciplinary matters; Rupert Pardoe is ‘highly recommended’; and the ‘tenacious yet practicalLynn Griffin is very experienced in health and social care regulatory matters.

The clerks at ‘exceptional chambersFountain Court Chambers are ‘of a very high quality’. Timothy Dutton QC is ‘highly intelligent, very responsive and adaptable to the needs of the client’, and represented the SRA in Solicitors Regulatory Authority v Beresford and Smith, involving two solicitors facing allegations of professional misconduct relating to their dealings with their Miners’ Compensation Fund clients. Michael McLaren QC has an ‘extraordinary eye for detail’, and the ‘first-ratePatricia Robertson QC acted for the Council of Legal Convayancers in Coatman v CLC, Smith v CLC, defending two conjoined actions for judicial review relating to the exercise of the CLC’s powers to make grants from its compensation fund. For junior counsel, the ‘very brightJames McClelland and ‘formidableMarianne Butler are recommended.

Praised as an ‘efficient’ and ‘well-run’ chambers, the clerks at Outer Temple Chambers are ‘polite and always ready to help and assist’. The set recently welcomed Brendan Finucane QC from 23 Essex Street, who is ‘fantastic on medical cases’. Fiona Horlick is ‘brilliant’, and David Morris has vast experience in medical disciplinary and regulatory matters.

With ‘nearly unparalleled strength and depth in professional discipline and regulatory law’, leading barristers at QEB Hollis Whiteman include the ‘strongRebecca Poulet QC and Jeremy Donne QC. At junior level, Mark Aldred and the ‘incredibly brightSelva Ramasamy are highly recommended. Sarah Plaschkes QC made silk in 2011.

Recent cases for the ‘brilliantIan Stern QC at 2 Bedford Row include acting on a five-month hearing at the GMC, GMC v Dr Motwani, representing a consultant cardiologist.

Ronald Thwaites QC at Ely Place Chambers is ‘truly first class’.

Recommended individuals at 9 Gough Square include Vincent Williams, who is ‘meticulous in his work’, ‘very approachable’ and an ‘expert in police law’, and Edwin Buckett, who appeared in Masterman v Commissioner of Police, acting for the police in relation to a case that concerned the notification requirements in the Sexual Offences Act 2003.

2 Hare Court has ‘excellent strength in depth’. The ‘intelligent and knowledgeableJonathan Laidlaw QC is frequently instructed in proceedings brought against football clubs, footballers and their agents. Marios Lambis is ‘incredibly experienced’; Stephen Brassington is ‘very knowledgeable’; and Andrew Colman is also recommended on a junior level.

At Henderson Chambers, Adam Heppinstall is ‘calm, measured and extremely competent’.

Three Raymond Buildings is a ‘first-class set of chambers’ where the ‘clerks always strive to be of assistance’. The ‘highly intelligentPatrick Gibbs QC was the lead advocate for British Transport Police and its individual officer witnesses in the 7/7 inquests. Hugh Davies is ‘very professional, calm and assertive’.

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