Professional Discipline

Andrew Tabachnik KC is a highly regarded barrister who is recognised for his capable handling of a range of high-profile, complex professional disciplinary matters. He regularly appears both for and against regulators, and focuses his practice on the military, legal, financial and sporting sectors.

"Andrew is a terrific advocate who is unbelievably precise and effective in his submissions. He is someone who is extremely well known for being on top of the detail."

"Andrew is very hard-working. He has excellent judgement and is a real detail person but also a zoom-out strategic thinker. He is brilliant!"

Eleanor Grey KC demonstrates notable skill in regulatory and disciplinary matters concerning the health and social care sectors. Her experience in public law makes her adept at disciplinary appeals in the High Court. She often acts for regulators such as the GMC in high-profile cases, including those where their decisions are challenged, and additionally acts for the PSA in challenging decisions of the regulatory bodies it oversees.

"Very much a recognised expert in health professional regulation."

Fenella Morris KC is a skilled advocate whose broad regulatory practice encompasses a number of professional remits, including finance, healthcare and legal services. She acts for regulators as well as defendants in disciplinary proceedings. She also has a strong track record of providing policy advice to regulators and disciplinary bodies.

"A go-to choice for professional regulation."

"Fenella is one of of the best silks for disciplinary work. She is excellent on her feet, very smart, and very good at collaborating with clients to manage their expectations."

Gregory Treverton-Jones KC is a renowned advocate who specialises in the representation of solicitors facing significant disciplinary proceedings. He is also noted for his adept representation of barristers and surveyors, as well as their regulators. He has significant experience of regulatory appeals in the High Court.

"Gregory excels at explaining any professional disciplinary issue within a human context, allowing tribunals to fully appreciate the complexities behind any decision made by a professional."

"Greg is the person to go to with difficult solicitor cases that need a good advocate."

"Gregory's depth and breadth in this field make him a go-to; his advocacy reflects that. There is a level where he can get away with things that others cannot."

Jenni Richards KC is a highly respected silk whose disciplinary practice covers a wide range of areas, including the financial, legal and healthcare sectors. She has extensive experience representing both regulators and defendants, and draws upon her deep knowledge of public law to inform her regulatory work.

"Jenni stands out as incredibly effective, concise and powerful."

"Jenni gets the ear of the court and knows how to work an argument. She gives straight analysis."

Peter Mant is sought after for his expert knowledge of matters in the healthcare regulatory remit. He routinely acts on behalf of the PSA, RCVS and GMC. He also acts for individuals subject to regulation. His capabilities include judicial review and regulatory appeals in the High Court.

"Peter is the leading junior in terms of professional discipline. His knowledge is unrivalled at his level of junior. He has excellent attention to detail and really good advocacy skills."

"He is excellent in how he relates to people."

"His written work is fantastic."

Alexis Hearnden is highly regarded for her effective representation of professional individuals and regulators, focusing primarily on the healthcare sector. She has considerable experience of proceedings involving the GMC, the Nursing and Midwifery Council, the Health and Care Professions Council, the RCVS and the PSA.She also defends solicitors and barristers.

"Alexis is intelligent and can identify winning points that other counsel miss."

"Alexis is very personable and makes the points that need to be made well."

David Bradly KC is an exceptional advocate who regularly assists both regulators and professionals in the healthcare sector. He is highly regarded for his deft handling of complex cases, including high-profile appellate matters, involving regulatory bodies such as the GMC, GDC and RCVS. He also acts for professionals from other fields such as solicitors, psychologists and accountants.

"He is fantastic and has such a wonderful style - very understated but perfectly fair and effective."

"David is very bright and knows how to be devastating while being fair."

Rory Dunlop KC is a skilled regulatory lawyer who routinely represents the GMC in appeals and judicial reviews. He is also regularly instructed by the SRA and the Department for Education. He acts in a wide range of cases including sexual misconduct allegations and claims of dishonesty, and is a noted authority on immigration issues relating to the field. He has a flair for appellate proceedings.

"Rory is a superb advocate and a safe, reliable pair of hands. He gets to the crux of complex cases with speed and ease."

"Rory is an incredibly adept advocate and an amazing problem solver who doesn't ever seem to be confounded by whatever issues and complexities a case throws up."

"He is a very capable advocate and very responsive to demands in the courtroom from the Bench and as arguments develop."

Vikram Sachdeva KC is a renowned silk with a clinical background, whose highly active practice sees him regularly appear before regulators in the health, legal and financial sectors. He is skilled in judicial reviews challenging disciplinary decisions.

"Vikram has a fantastic reputation in healthcare work. In his former life he was a medic; as such, he has above and beyond the knowledge that most lawyers would have."

"Unparalleled experience and knowledge."

Benjamin Tankel has a well-developed professional disciplinary practice in which he is instructed by regulators including the SRA, BSB, GMC and GDC. His capabilities include judicial review and regulatory appeals in the High Court.

"The dream barrister to work with, a delight; he is incredibly intelligent and an astute advocate."

"He is a very clever guy. He knows the law backwards and can produce written submissions very quickly."

Nicola Greaney KC routinely appears in significant disciplinary matters on behalf of medical professionals. She draws upon her deep knowledge of clinical negligence and personal injury law to inform her well-respected regulatory practice. She has considerable experience of disciplinary appeals in the High Court.

"Nicola is absolutely brilliant. She is dedicated, kind, empathetic and incredibly bright."

David Hopkins KC is adept at both defending and prosecuting healthcare professionals before regulators. He has considerable experience of proceedings involving the GMC, PSA and General Pharmaceutical Council.

"David is excellent both in terms of advocacy and written work."

"His advice is very clear and well thought through, which is testament to his drafting."