The professional discipline team at Weightmans LLP regularly represents healthcare professionals before regulators, as well as defending solicitors facing SRA investigations and Solicitors’ Disciplinary Tribunal proceedings. Furthermore, whilst working with traditional professions such as accountants and architects, the team is also involved with emerging professions, with work concerning the building safety regulator. The quartet of Sam Flew, Nigel West, Susanna Heley, and Tom Thurlow leads the team, with experience in the healthcare, legal, and construction sectors. The team is bolstered by the knowledge of William Childs, who advises clients in relation to disciplinary, regulatory, and criminal investigations and prosecutions in the healthcare sector. Ian Sadler is reputed for the depth of his expertise, representing medical defence organisations and healthcare professionals in a range of regulatory matters.
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‘Good range of partners who can focus on different elements of the litigation process, including conducting advocacy.’
‘Excellent regulatory advocacy skills by Susanna Heley following detailed and empathetic case preparation by Nigel West.’
‘The entire team is excellent. They have strength in depth and are knowledgeable in all the relevant areas of this discipline.’
‘The team provides excellent support to partners.’
‘Tom Thurlow is an exceptional lawyer: very quick to react to developments and knows his clients very well.’
‘Very experienced fee earners who are very user-friendly and go the extra mile. Good UK-wide coverage.’
Key clients
- Medical and Dental Defence Union of Scotland
- Medical Protection Society
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Susanna Heley
Tom Thurlow
Practice head
Sam Flew; Nigel West; Susanna Heley; Tom Thurlow
Other key lawyers
William Childs; Ian Sadler