Professional Discipline | UK Bar

Deans Court Chambers offers an exceptional bench of barristers who have renowned practices both prosecuting and defending doctors facing allegations of misconduct relating to clinical failings, sexual misconduct and other serious matters. Many of the barristers draw on their complementary skills in inquests and criminal cases to inform their practice in this area. According to one interviewee: "The counsel at Deans Court are excellent and have a wide range of expertise."

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 which have attracted the attention of the national press.

Members of Lincoln House Chambers are favoured by the GMC and often relied upon by medical professionals to defend a range of misconduct matters. The barristers also offer considerable experience in police disciplinary proceedings, and are familiar with the regulatory framework of a range of other professions. One market commentator notes: "Lincoln House barristers are able to understand complex matters quickly and disseminate them to clients in a clear and comprehensive manner."

No5 Barristers' Chambers offers a solid practice in disciplinary work. Cases handled by the barristers typically concern police misconduct proceedings. Teaching regulation is an additional strength.