GMC Provisional Enquiry closed ‘No further action’: How we helped an A&E Doctor
A GMC complaint is one of the most stressful experiences a doctor can face — and when a patient has tragically died, the pressure intensifies enormously. We recently supported a hospital doctor through exactly that situation, and the GMC closed the Provisional Enquiry with no further action. The Complaint Our client, an A&E doctor working […]
NMC Fitness to Practise Hearing: How advocacy prevented removal from the register
About NMC fitness to practise hearings An NMC fitness to practise hearing takes place before a panel of the Nursing and Midwifery Council. The NMC will be represented by a presenting officer, typically a solicitor or barrister. The registrant has the right to be legally represented. Hearings are adversarial: the presenting officer will cross-examine witnesses, […]
Social and Healthcare worker cleared of sexual assault
Regulatory Defence was instructed nearly a year ago to represent a Social and Healthcare worker facing an allegation of sexual assault, a claim that if found proved, could have resulted in the end of their career and potential deportation. From the outset, we recognised the high stakes. Allegations of this nature must be approached […]
Psychologist cleared of misconduct by HCPC
Following receipt of strong written submissions by Jake Herman and Regulatory Defence, the Health & Care Professions Council (‘HCPC’) has cleared our client, a chartered psychologist, of all misconduct allegations. Her former employer brought these claims, but the HCPC Investigating Committee Panel concluded that our client had no case to answer. The former employer […]
Acting in transfer deadline day settlement agreement
Regulatory Defence acts in transfer deadline day settlement agreement 4 February 2025 Regulatory Defence has proudly supported football clubs and players in the Championship, League 1, and League 2. Since our inception, we have focused on building a solid reputation for delivering expert legal services, such as settlement agreements between club and player, especially within […]
GP loses appeal following arrests at Just Stop Oil protests
GP who took part in Just Stop Oil protests loses appeal against suspension 30 January 2025 Dr. Sarah Benn, a retired GP from Birmingham, has lost her appeal to overturn the suspension of her medical licence. The suspension followed her participation in several climate protests organised by Just Stop Oil in 2022. She took part […]
NMC restoration success marks 1st year of trading
Regulatory Defence marks 1 year anniversary with NMC restoration success 20 January 2025 Regulatory Defence celebrated its one-year anniversary this month, marking a significant milestone in its journey as a law firm. Over the past year, the firm consistently provided expert legal services to a diverse range of regulated professionals. This anniversary coincided with a […]
Regulatory Defence success at SSSC Temporary Order Hearing
Regulatory Defence success at SSSC Temporary Order Hearing 4 June 2024 The registrant faced a life-changing temporary suspension order from the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) after misconduct allegations. He was the family’s primary breadwinner, and his visa was tied to his job as a Social Care Assistant. The proposed suspension would have caused severe […]
Success in personal injury claim
Regulatory Defence advises nursing home in personal injury claim 1 July 2024 Insurers typically manage personal injury claims for businesses accused of negligence or a breach of statutory duty. In this case, however, unforeseen circumstances led to the client’s policy not providing coverage for the incident. Fortunately, they proactively contacted Regulatory Defence for advice. The […]
GPhC hearing – success for pharmacy technician
Regulatory Defence supports pharmacy technician at GPhC hearing 18 June 2024 Legal representation in regulatory proceedings can be expensive. However Regulatory Defence was able to tailor the legal services we provide in order to work closely with a Pharmacy Technician who was facing a GPhC hearing. The hearing focused on the Technician’s fitness to […]