What can I do for you?
I’m a specialist in regulatory and healthcare law. My work includes undertaking investigations and case presentation in fitness to practise proceedings for UK regulatory bodies such as the General Dental Council, the General Medical Council and the General Chiropractic Council. I am a Legal Advisor to UK Professional Regulatory Practice Committees. I assist a number of NHS trusts with all aspects of healthcare advisory work and have special expertise in advising on all aspects of mental health law.
I can assist you with judicial review proceedings in both professional regulatory and healthcare matters. I can also advise you in cases involving NHS continuing care, particularly on issues relating to financial redress claims.
I have a legal career spanning in excess of twenty five years, in which I have dealt with all types of civil, criminal and commercial litigation law and practice. I act as an advocate before disciplinary tribunals and committees, and have appeared at coroner’s inquests as well as before the county courts and the High Court.
Supporting my clients’ aims
It is important when dealing with fitness to practise investigations to understand that the process is centred upon public protection concerns and the cases are often high profile.
The way in which cases are run by an organisation’s lawyers will reflect upon the public’s perception of the effectiveness of any organisation for which I am working. It is important not only to ensure that cases are properly investigated and presented, but also to present the right impression of the client and its lawyers to those individuals with whom I come into contact. It is vitally important in all aspects of my work to ensure that I understand the client’s desired outcome in any matter in which I am instructed and to try and ensure that the service I deliver moves the matter forward as speedily as possible to that desired conclusion.
My exposure to work across the regulatory and healthcare spectrum gives me the opportunity and experience to talk in an informed way about a number of crossover issues between these disciplines and to use this knowledge effectively for the benefit of clients I advise on a day-to-day basis.
It is particularly important to ensure that I have effective communication with my clients so that there is no misunderstanding as to what their aims and objectives are generally and also on a specific case-by-case basis.
What do others say?
UK legal directories say that clients appreciate the expert knowledge and clear advice that we provide in the field of professional regulatory work. They comment that my approach is “straightforward and dynamic”, and that I have "all the necessary knowledge of the law and process as well as an understanding of the purpose of disciplinary matters" (Chambers UK) and that I am "authoritative and supportive" (Legal 500). I am particularly gratified to hear that as the comments are informed from my clients’ perspective.
What else should you know?
I am a member of the Association of Regulatory & Disciplinary Lawyers and recognised in national legal directories as an expert in the field of professional regulatory work.