Professional Discipline

Mark Sutton KC is an exceptional advocate who is well known for his provision of expert advice and representation to professionals, NHS trusts and medical defence organisations.

"An awesome advocate with outstanding expertise in MHPS cases."

"His attention to detail and ability to present in a beautifully elegant style is a pleasure to watch. His submissions are calm, which is a massive skill in a cross-examination."

"He commands respect in everything he does."

Ben Collins KC offers expertise in a variety of professional discipline issues, particularly in relation to healthcare. He is also experienced in other aspects of professional discipline, including matters relating to the conduct of finance professionals and the police. He acts for and against regulatory bodies.

"He is excellent - he's very approachable and has really good drafting skills. It is a pleasure to watch his cross-examination."

Nicola Newbegin is a well-regarded advocate with experience in a range of disciplinary proceedings. She is especially knowledgeable about proceedings before the GDC, GMC and Health and Care Professions Council. She is also acclaimed for her representation of healthcare practitioners in High Court and Court of Appeal cases.

"Nicola has very good technical knowledge. She's experienced but still really takes the time to build up the rapport with clients."

"Nicola is extremely diligent, fights for her client and goes above and beyond."

"Nicola can convey information in a way that makes it look weirdly easy. I know I'm in safe hands with her."

Tim Grey has a strong professional disciplinary practice focusing recently on solicitors and doctors, representing both regulators and registrants. He has significant experience in appeals before the Administrative Court.

"Tim is very experienced yet very good at building up rapport with our clients. He listens to them and builds confidence with them."

"Tim has really strong communication skills and a thorough knowledge of the law. He is also very good at managing client expectations."

"He is excellent - he's very knowledgeable of the law and has a fantastic manner with clients."

Betsan Criddle KC is particularly noted for her medical regulatory and disciplinary work. She routinely acts on behalf of surgeons, psychologists, dentists and other healthcare professionals in fitness-to-practise proceedings, as well as judicial reviews.

"Betsan has achieved some excellent results. She is good with both solicitors and clients."

"Annoyingly good!"

Eleena Misra KC acts for both regulators and individuals in the healthcare sector. She has experience in high-profile matters, covering fitness-to-practise investigations and misconduct hearings, typically involving senior medical staff.

"Eleena shows really good attention to detail and has great knowledge of the law, as well as really good people skills. She is a good calibre counsel, who is used to dealing with thorny, knotty issues."

"Eleena is a sophisticated barrister with great vision. Her general level of service is very high and her advocacy is very strong."

Nadia Motraghi KC is an impressive barrister dedicated to the representation of professionals in disciplinary proceedings within the healthcare sector. She also acts for regulators and is valued for her experience in appellate proceedings.

"She is an eloquent and thorough advocate, cool under pressure and lethal in cross-examination."

"She is an outstanding practitioner."

"Nadia works hard and has achieved some excellent results."