39 Essex Chambers has an excellent reputation for handling a broad range of professional disciplinary and regulatory matters. The team has expertise in prosecuting and defending in cases involving the GMC, SRA and the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS). Jenni Richards KC frequently prosecutes cases for the GMC, while Fenella Morris KC is active in disciplinary proceedings before the SRA, RCVS and General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Alexis Hearnden is very experienced in handling disciplinary proceedings involving allegations of professional misconduct and dishonesty brought against doctors and vets. Peter Mant KC took silk in March 2025, and Philip Dayle joined the team in August 2025.
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Profile
Position
Barrister specialising in public law, professional discipline and regulation, education and local government. Cases include: Professional Standards Authority v NMC and Harry; R (Antoniou) v Central North West London NHS Foundation Trust and Others; R (LH) v Shropshire Council; R (Save our Surgery Ltd) v Joint Committee of PCTs; Saha Imperial College; P and Q v Surrey County Council; R v C [2009] 1 WLR 1786, HL; Pretty v UK [2002] UK HRR 97.
Career
Called 1990, Middle Temple; QC 2012. Publications include: ‘The Mental Capacity Act: A guide to the New Law’ The Law Society, 2006 and 2008.
Memberships
ARDL; ALBA; CEDR-accredited mediator.
Education
Wadham College, Oxford (1987 BA Hons Politics, Philosophy and Economics); City University (1989 Dip Law); ICSL (1990 Bar finals).
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Testimonials
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- 'Peter Campbell manages the clerking team well and is helpful in managing client expectations and putting arrangements in place to facilitate instructing counsel.'
- 'Peter Campbell is a standout star.'
- 'Sheraton Doyle and Peter Campbell provide an outstanding level of service.'
- 'Excellent clerking.'
- '39 Essex is the go-to set for regulators and public authorities in relation to regulatory and disciplinary proceedings and public law matters relevant to public authorities, particularly professional regulators. There is a breadth of experience levels and access to experts in other fields as needed. There is always counsel available to accept instructions, even at very short notice.'
- 'Huge strength in depth across professional discipline.'
- '39 Essex has a genuine talent bank of professional regulatory experts.'