Brendan Costello
Brendan assists in all areas of Gordons’ healthcare practice. This includes Trust disciplinary matters, Regulatory proceedings (GMC / MPTS & GDC), Employment Tribunal proceedings, clinical negligence claims, Inquests and criminal defence litigation. He regularly attends Medical Practitioner Tribunal Service Hearings, General Dental Council Hearings, Trust Disciplinary Hearings, Inquests, the High Court, Criminal Trials and Police interviews to advise and represent clients (including doctors, dentists and health care professionals).Brendan has successfully represented clients in GMC, GDC and HCPC fitness to practise proceedings in relation to allegations including: deficient professional performance, misconduct, having a criminal conviction and health concerns (sometimes after a lengthy and document heavy hearing). He has also successfully defended clients in criminal proceedings, which resulted in Crown Court trials, after they were accused of committing serious offences. Brendan has also advised and represented clients during Employment Tribunal proceedings and Inquests with favourable outcomes.