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Gerard Boyle KC

Gerard Boyle KC

Position

Gerry is a recognised specialist in medical and police law. His medical work includes regular appearances on behalf of practitioners before various regulatory bodies, including the General Medical Council, General Dental Council and Nursing and Midwifery Council. He is also frequently instructed by the Medical Defence organisations (MDU, MPS, MDDUS), the NHSLA and leading Claimant clinical negligence solicitors in civil actions and Inquests. Gerry's police practice covers the full spectrum of police work. He regularly represents the Metropolitan Police and other forces in high-profile police disciplinary and appeal tribunals. He has extensive experience in police civil actions and Inquests arising from fatal firearms operations and deaths in custody. He is accustomed to giving tactical advice and advice concerning the use of information, handling covert human intelligence sources, the actions of under cover police officers and duty of care issues generally.

Career

Called 1992; Gray's Inn.

Mentions

London Bar

Clinical negligence

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Gerard Boyle KC –Serjeants’ Inn Chambers ‘Thorough, thoughtful, and particularly strong as far as clarity of drafting is concerned.’  
London Bar

Inquests and inquiries

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Gerard Boyle KC – Serjeants’ Inn Chambers 'A very thorough and robust advocate.'
London Bar

Police law (forces and constables)

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Gerard Boyle KC –Serjeants’ Inn Chambers ‘Gerard is a true leader in police law. He is an outstanding court advocate with excellent client handling skills. He knows just how to calibrate very sensitive points in high-stakes cases.’
London Bar

Professional disciplinary and regulatory law

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Gerard Boyle KC – Serjeants’ Inn Chambers ‘He combines excellent technical skills with top-notch client care.'