Disciplinary and regulatory

We frequently represent a range of professionals before their regulatory bodies, with a commitment to do the utmost to preserve the professional’s reputation and livelihood. They include barristers, solicitors, doctors, dentists, chiropractors, physiotherapists, midwives, architects, vets, jockeys and Lloyd’s brokers. 

Our expert team is dedicated to providing a streamlined, cost-effective service from initial instruction to final hearing.

We have considerable experience in challenging the operation of disciplinary processes in the administrative courts.

We have also advised regulatory bodies on the drafting and implementation of rules and regulations for their disciplinary processes. As a result we have an in-depth understanding of all aspects of the field of professional regulation.

 

Key contacts


Angela Horne
Partner
Angela Horne
Telephone
+44 (0) 20 7280 9264
Email
angela.horne@hilldickinson.com
Tony Wilson
Partner
Tony Wilson
Telephone
+44 (0) 151 600 8100
Email
tony.wilson@hilldickinson.com
Ruth Lawrence
Head of Insurance
Ruth Lawrence
Telephone
+44 (0) 151 600 8266
Email
ruth.lawrence@hilldickinson.com

Chambers 2012 Leading Firm logoThis practice stands apart for its "tactical savvyness" and strong client management skills, say interviewees. It represents an impressive assortment of clients from across the healthcare, sports and legal spheres, advising individual professionals facing regulatory and disciplinary investigations. The scope of the group's expertise extends from fitness-to-practise hearings to handling claims of misconduct, dishonesty and fraud. Members of the team also make representations in contesting regulatory processes by means of judicial review.