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
Stephen’s client’s career saved in case where erasure was almost inevitable
In a case where removal from the register was almost inevitable, Stephen’s client’s career is saved following his representation in the case.
Doctors facing allegations of violence & dishonesty
The GMC has changed its guidance for allegations of dishonesty and violence that might not impact on public safety. We look at the guidance and the implications for doctors.
Early Admissions in NMC Investigations
If a concern is deemed serious & credible, the NMC will open an investigation, including consideration of early admissions.
Why the right strategy matters in GMC fitness to practise investigations
GMC fitness to practise investigations and hearing are legalistic and complex. Legal advice is crucially important is agreeing the right strategy to ensure the best outcomes for doctors.
Fitness to practise implications when a pharmacy is the subject of enforcement action
The GPhC considers it not to be in the public interest to allow the pharmacy professionals, who has potentially played a key role in the unsafe system, to continue in their practice without any restrictions.
What should I do if I receive notification that I am being investigated by the GMC?
It is important that doctors carefully consider their response when they are notified of a GMC investigation. We look why this is important and what doctors should do.