Professional disciplinary and regulatory law

Fountain Court Chambers

Fountain Court Chambers is 'one of the pre-eminent sets in this area, with many renowned practitioners, especially in relation to disciplinary and regulatory matters in the legal and accountancy professions'. Richard Coleman KC is highly regarded for advising solicitors, law firms and the Solicitors Regulation Authority on a broad range of regulatory issues. In recent instructions for the group, Chloe Carpenter KC appeared for the respondent in SRA v Bretherton, a case involving multiple allegations of sexual misconduct brought against a former director at a law firm. In a separate matter, Marianne Butler represented a global law firm before the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal in a misconduct case involving alleged breaches of the SRA Principles and Code of Conduct 2011; the Tribunal dismissed the allegations.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

'Luke Diebelius is responsive and understanding to client's needs.'
'Sian Huckett and Katie Szewczyk are both extremely helpful, as are Luke Diebelius and Oliver Duane.'
'The clerks are extremely helpful and communicative. An absolute pleasure to work with.'
'Professional indemnity and solicitors' regulatory specialists are an asset to the set.'
'The best set for solicitors disciplinary work.'

Silks

Leading Silks

KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.

Richard Coleman KC

Fountain Court Chambers

‘Richard is an outstanding leader in this field. He is extremely well versed in the law of professional discipline and regulation. His opinions are founded on a fair-minded, level-headed and thorough examination of the evidence.'

Patricia Robertson KC

Fountain Court Chambers

Timothy Dutton CBE KC

Fountain Court Chambers

‘A leading silk in this area. He demonstrates great judgement.'

Michael McLaren KC

Fountain Court Chambers

Nicholas Medcroft KC

Fountain Court Chambers

Mark Simpson KC

Fountain Court Chambers

Edward Levey KC

Fountain Court Chambers

Richard Lissack KC

Fountain Court Chambers

Robin Barclay KC

Fountain Court Chambers

‘Robin’s advocacy is measured, authoritative, and very compelling.’

Chloe Carpenter KC

Fountain Court Chambers

‘Chloe is very thorough and detail oriented. A robust cross-examiner, she knows how best to approach the regulator and the tribunal.'

Juniors

Leading Juniors

Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.