William Childs > Weightmans > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Weightmans LLP‘s ‘exceptional lawyers’ are consistently sought out to represent clients at GMC, GDC and HCPC hearings; and the practice has notable expertise in defending solicitors facing SRA investigations and SDT proceedings. The group also supports law firms during the early stages of complaints. The department further acts in disciplinary proceedings before the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), the Architects Registration Board (ARB), and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW); and additionally assists the professional regulators of emerging professions such as approved inspectors, in relation to the Construction Industry Council Approved Inspectors Register (CICAIR). William Childs has ‘great abilities’; Sam Flew, Alistair Hewitt and Mike Scherp act in healthcare-related disciplinary investigations; Simon Gomersall ‘always prepares his cases impeccably’; and Anne Green and Michaela Nicholas represent healthcare professionals in disciplinary matters. The team also showcases litigator Susanna Heley, an expert in professional disciplinary work for solicitors; national health sector practice head Richard Jolly; ‘excellent tactician and lawyer’ Ian Sadler; Nigel West, who specialises in defence work for solicitors; and Sadie O’Reilly, who assists with disciplinary proceedings involving dental and medical practitioners. Tom Thurlow, Stewart Duffy, Richard Privett are also key team members.