Disciplinary proceedings for businesses

We advise clients in relation to disciplinary proceedings, including the prosecution and defence of matters before professional tribunals and in the Administrative Court of the High Court. We act for both professional and regulatory bodies and individuals.

We also offer more general advice on professional regulation, including the drafting of nationwide professional disciplinary regulations. Our clients include the Solicitors Regulation Authority, the Institute of Legal Executives and the Architects Registration Board.

"They are the best at professional discipline – these lawyers know their stuff," according to The Legal 500 (2022). Our experts "bring a wealth of experience across numerous sectors to solving problems for clients, and are commercial, strategic and fighters when necessary. Their work covers nearly every conceivable profession – auditors, solicitors, architects, police officers, sportsmen, to name but a few."

We were also ranked in The Legal 500 (2022) for our expertise in administrative and public law, where we are noted for our "ability to quickly and efficiently draft a case and legal standing", our "excellent and dedicated team."

Our team

• The team is listed in Chambers (2021) as one of the UK's leading teams in its field. Chambers refers to the team as "able to offer high-quality advice consistently" and praises our team for its "ability to think outside the box and come up with solutions in unusual circumstances."
• Four team members are listed in legal directory Chambers as national leaders in their field for professional discipline.
• Two team members are advocates with Higher Rights of Audience.
• The team has been involved in a number of high-profile cases including the recent case of Sheikh v Law Society of England & Wales
  

If you would like to speak with a member of the team you can contact our commercial litigation solicitors on 020 3826 7550 or complete our enquiry form.