
About Me
I pride myself on keeping my feet firmly on the ground and focusing on practical and pragmatic outcomes.

My Approach
I have always made it my priority to be clear, direct and straight forward to deal with.

My Work
I have represented hundreds of clients in criminal, regulatory and disciplinary cases.

Direct Access
I am a public access barrister & accept direct instructions from the public.
Professional Services

GMC Defence Barrister
I am an experienced medical defence barrister specialising in all matters relating to GMC Fitness to Practise proceedings.

GPhC Defence Barrister
I am a leading GPhC Defence Barrister defending pharmacists and pharmacy technicians facing fitness to practise proceedings.

GDC Defence Barrister
I am a medical defence barrister acting for a range of dental practitioners in all matters relating to their fitness to practise.

NMC Defence Barrister
I am an experienced medical defence barrister specialising in all matters relating to NMC Fitness to Practise proceedings.

GOsC Defence Barrister
I am a medical defence barrister, acting for osteopaths in all matters relating to GOsC fitness to practise.

HCPC Defence Barrister
I am a defence barrister acting for health care professionals in all matters relating to HCPC fitness to practise.
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Recent Blog & News
Fitness to practise implications when a pharmacy is the subject of enforcement action
The GPhC has a range of enforcement powers that will carry fitness to practise implications for pharmacists and pharmacy owners.
Doctor’s health, GMC self-referral and fitness to practise
In general, self-referral is only considered necessary by the GMC in cases where a doctor’s health might impact on their fitness to practise.
Things doctors can do to avoid a GMC referral
One of the most important steps to protect a doctor’s medical licence is making sure they avoid common types of misconduct allegations.
Doctors on Strike – Fitness to Practise Considerations
The right to take industrial action is protected by UK employment law but it might benefit doctors to understand the GMC position and guidance.
HCPC close case following Stephen’s intervention
Dr Brown approached us for advice at very early stages of an internal investigation which was proceeding a disciplinary and an HCPC referral.
Incorrect or Fraudulent Entries on the NMC Register
We look at the types of NMC entries, when an entry might be considered fraudulent and the powers available to the NMC.