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
Doctor free to practice without restriction
Our client faced a number of allegations but with our representation, their fitness to practise was not found impaired and they are free to practice without restriction.
Voluntary Removal and GDC Restoration – Guidance for Dentists
The GDC released updated voluntary erasure guidance where dentists are under investigation for fitness to practise concerns.
Pharmacist cleared of all charges
Our client was cleared of all charges brought against them by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
Sexual Misconduct & Fitness to Practise
This type of behaviour is seen as particularly serious by regulators and, more often than not, result in the most severe sanctions
GMC Health Assessments – What doctors need to know
I look at GMC health assessments, what doctors can expect from these assessments, and the value of legal representation.
“Wait and See” – Is it the right fitness to practise defence strategy?
When faced with a fitness to practise investigation, should health care professionals “wait and see” or does constructive engagement make a difference?