Professional Discipline
UK Bar Guide 2025 : The Regions (Bar)
Band 2
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Exchange Chambers exhibits strength in defending healthcare practitioners in fitness-to-practise hearings and other matters, including appeals. It can also boast substantial expertise in police disciplinary proceedings. The barristers have acted in numerous matters that have attracted the attention of the national press. Recent cases include the representation of a police officer who drove his van at speed knowing the complainant was holding on to the door of the van.
Nick Buckley, Ian Spencer and Neil Wright are the chambers directors for Manchester, Leeds and Liverpool respectively.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The clerks are responsive and helpful on all occasions."
"The clerks are responsive and helpful on all occasions."
Notable Practitioners
Nicholas Walker is a professional disciplinary specialist with extensive experience in police misconduct and fitness-to-practise proceedings.
"He is excellent, I wouldn't think you would get better than him for a representative before a panel."
"A go-to for police misconduct work. He's thorough, very dependable and prepares well in whatever is given to him. Nicholas is an excellent tactician and advocate."
Sarah Barlow primarily acts for police officers and healthcare professionals in an array of misconduct and fitness-to-practise hearings. She possesses a strong criminal law background which aids her in such matters.
"Forthright and knowledgeable, Sarah understands police misconduct and has a great approach to interactions with clients. She is a go-to advocate when it comes to police misconduct work."
Julian King has a well-established professional discipline practice and frequently represents police officers in misconduct hearings.
"He knows the law surrounding police conduct like the back of his hand, is well prepared always and is highly respected in that field."
Richard Litter KC is a highly regarded silk with notable regulatory experience. He regularly defends officers, including superintendents, before police misconduct and appeal tribunals.
"Richard is a passionate advocate with a true commitment to those he represents."