Our team advise clients about investigations by professional bodies including:

• Solicitors' Regulatory Authority (SRA)
• Bar Standards Board (BSB)
• Accountancy & Actuarial Discipline Board (AADB)
• Chartered Institute of Public Finance & Accounting (CIPFA)
• Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
• London Metal Exchange (LME)
• General Medical Council (GMC)
• General Optical Council (GOC)
• General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• General Chiropractic Council (GCC)
• General Dental Council (GDC)
• Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
• Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Healthcare Professionals Council (HPC)
• Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS)
• National College of Teaching and Leadership (NCTL)
• Pensions Regulator

If you’re under investigation or face legal action from one of these bodies or any others, contact us for more information.

An investigation can happen if there are concerns about your fitness to practice in your field. Each body has its own processes, but most follow these steps:

• The regulator checks if the allegation is about your fitness to practice or a breach of its code of conduct.
• The regulator makes initial enquiries. It will tell you in writing and invite you to respond - but you don’t have to.
• The regulator takes witness statements, collects evidence and communicates with the relevant parties. They’ll keep you up to date with their progress.
• Once the investigation finishes, you can respond in writing within a set time frame.
• The regulator reviews the paperwork from both sides and decides if you need to go to a hearing or tribunal.

We can help you defend your position during the investigation or at a hearing or tribunal. We can even challenge a tribunal decision at judicial review. Get in touch with us for a free initial consultation.

You should get legal advice as soon as possible so we can help limit the damage of a complaint.

An investigation could disrupt your day-to-day business. You’ll have to deal with the investigation, attend interviews and provide documentation.

The stress and anxiety of an investigation can also affect your work. We can help you resolve issues quickly so the investigation doesn’t negatively affect you.

An investigation can also damage your reputation in your industry. If you get in touch with us early, our expert solicitors can keep the investigation as short and discreet as possible.

If you’re expecting an investigation or face disciplinary proceedings, call us today on 0800 028 1943 to find out how we can help.

Costs vary from case to case but our prices are competitive. We always work to settle issues as quickly as possible to keep your costs down.

Many of our clients have Legal Expenses Insurance to help cover the cost of legal advice or defence for regulatory and disciplinary claims. We’ll help you explore all your legal funding options to ensure you get the best defence possible.

If you’re providing funding yourself, you’ll get a full quote up-front and regular costs updates as the case progresses. We can offer different billing options such as fixed fees and monthly instalment plans to suit your situation.

If you have any questions about costs or funding, please contact us to find out more.

Our Professional Regulation & Discipline team specialises in regulatory and disciplinary body investigations and tribunal hearings. As part of one of the UK's top law firms, you can rely on us to offer expert advice and defend your interests.

We understand the importance of your professional registration and the impact that losing it could have. When you talk to us, we'll get to the root of your concerns to make sure we understand your situation. Meet our Professional Regulation & Discipline lawyers.