Regulatory law
Receiving notification of a potential complaint or investigation from your regulator is undoubtedly a very upsetting and stressful experience. Regulatory Defence use expert legal knowledge of the processes and procedures to provide clear advice and reassurance at what will be a troubling time for any professional.
With years of experience working as an in-house lawyer for the General Medical Council and having specialised in the field of regulatory law, Jake Herman knows whatever the problem his knowledge and legal expertise can provide a seamless service that combines clear and well thought out legal advice, as well as access to highly recognised expert witnesses and accomplished regulatory barristers working across a number of chambers up and down the country.
Through Jake Herman, Regulatory Defence provides personalised and tailored support to professionals across all disciplines on variety of regulatory issues. Unlike larger law firms where your matter might be dealt with by a number of ever-changing solicitors, paralegals and administrative staff, in contrast Jake and Regulatory Defence are able to offer personalised legal advice and representation with a professional and empathetic approach. The services Regulatory Defence provide include:
- Expert legal advice on specific regulatory matters, including simplifying often complex and technical regulatory issues into succinct, easily digestible advice
- Providing solicitor led representation in all types and at every stage of regulatory investigations, including regulatory, disciplinary, civil proceedings, representation in interviews/investigations and at courts and in tribunals
- Training and knowledge sharing for law firms and regulated organisations
Contact Us
If you have any legal questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us. We offer a free initial consultation to discuss your case and determine the best course of action for you.
A more detailed look at the services we offer
High Court appeals
Appeals against tribunal or committee decisions can be complex and daunting. In order to give yourself the best possible chance, specialist legal representation should be sought. Regulatory Defence can provide expert legal advice and representation to you throughout, advising you initially on the prospects of success before supporting you through the preparations and hearing process.
Interim Order hearings
If your regulator considers that your registration should be restricted (i.e. suspended or under conditions), whilst allegations are investigated, they will likely refer you for an Interim Orders hearing. These hearings are brought on the basis of being necessary for public protection or where the regulator considers failing to do so would risk serious reputational damage to the profession. Regulatory Defence are able to take instructions on these hearings at short notice, ensuring that practitioners are appropriately represented at the hearing.
Restoration hearings
Regulatory Defence has a wealth of experience in preparing for restoration hearings. If you have been previously erased by your regulator and are now eligible to apply for restoration, contact Regulatory Defence for a free consultation where we can discuss your case and provide advice about your potential prospects of success.
Registration and registration appeals
In order to work as a regulated healthcare professional in the UK, it is essential to be registered with your respective regulatory and hold a current licence to practise. Regulatory Defence has experience of providing legal advice on a variety of issues relating to registration and registration appeals.
Internal investigations
Our expert lawyer is experienced in advising and representing healthcare professionals in both regulatory investigation/complaints and internal disciplinary investigations. When an allegation is raised about a healthcare professional, often there is an internal investigation at the immediate employer level, which may lead to an internal disciplinary hearing. Regulatory Defence draws upon a wealth of experience and colleagues with expertise in employment law to provide a full service package of advice and representation.
Revalidation
Most healthcare professionals are required to undertake some form of revalidation governed by their regulator. Regulatory Defence is experienced in providing expert legal advice in relation to queries regarding the revalidation process. Get in touch today for an initial consultation.
