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The Professional Discipline team at Richard Nelson LLP have expertise in defending solicitors, accountants, teachers, doctors, pharmacists, nurses and other healthcare professionals before their regulatory bodies.

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Professional Discipline - UK-wide
4
Band 4
What the Team is Known For

Richard Nelson is a multidisciplinary practice that offers representation to individuals in the healthcare and legal sectors. Its team regularly advises solicitors facing SRA investigations for a range of matters including serious misconduct. It is also adept at assisting healthcare professionals such as nurses, social workers, and doctors facing misconduct allegations and fitness-to-practise hearings as well as other regulatory issues.

Work Highlights

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  • Richard Nelson represented a chartered accountant in disciplinary proceedings before the ICAEW disciplinary committee surrounding a conviction for improperly declaring party political donations.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Richard Nelson
4
Richard Nelson
4
Band 4

Richard Nelson of Richard Nelson represents solicitors in SRA investigations. He is noted for his proficiency in serious misconduct cases.

"Richard is my first port of call if there is conflict. He has really great knowledge about regulatory matters and is calm, considered and knowledgeable."

"Richard is a very experienced solicitor."

"He's outstanding on SRA work defending solicitors."

Steve Roberts
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Steve Roberts
4
Band 4

Steve Roberts of Richard Nelson is a regulatory lawyer with considerable experience representing solicitors facing SRA investigations and proceedings before the SDT. He is particularly adept at defending lawyers against allegations of dishonesty, sexual misconduct and theft.

"Steve's instructions are excellent. He cuts through the rubbish and gets to the point very quickly."

"Steve is relaxed but on top of everything; he has relationships with clients where they can speak openly and in an informal way meaning he gets all the info that he needs."

"Steve is an excellent lawyer and is very commercially aware. He is responsive with wide-ranging expertise."

"Steve Roberts is quite clearly an expert in his field and works in such a manner putting clients at ease whilst ensuring their understanding of the case and law."

Victoria Rees
Associates to watch

Victoria Rees is experienced in handling professional discipline cases involving healthcare professionals and teachers.

"Victoria is excellent. Her preparation is immaculate, providing a better chance for the best possible defence."

"She stands out for taking urgent instructions by the horns which is impressive."

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Professional Discipline

Richard Nelson
4
Richard Nelson
4
Band 4
Steve Roberts
4
Steve Roberts
4
Band 4
Victoria Rees
Associates to watch

Members

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Marie Dancer

Sarah-Jane Varley

Victoria Rees