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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Position
Barrister specialising in public law, professional discipline and regulation, and court of protection work
Career
Called 2006, Inner Temple. Publications include contributions to: Disciplinary and Regulatory Proceedings (LexisNexis, 10th Ed); Regulation of Healthcare Professionals (Sweet & Maxwell, 2nd Ed); Law of Human Rights (Oxford University Press, 2nd Ed)
Memberships
ALBA, ARDL, COPPA, HRLA, Justice
Education
Churchill College, Cambridge (BA History); City University (CPE); College of Law (BVC)
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