Bevan Brittan LLP‘s ’very impressive’ professional discipline practice acts for a range of legal, accountancy education and healthcare sector professionals. It is also increasingly mandated to represent universities in fitness to practise investigations into students studying vocational degree courses, such as medicine and teaching. The team is headed up by the ‘outstanding’ Daniel Purcell, who is well known for his representation of professional regulators.  Former practice co-head Melanie Carter departed the firm in June 2024.

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  • ‘They have a strong background in advising regulators and public sector bodies on the complexities of this area of law.’

  • ‘The regulatory team is very impressive.’

  • ‘Daniel Purcell brings a vast amount of experience and expertise working for the SRA to regulatory work - a delight to work with.’

  • ‘Daniel Purcell - highly personable and skilled solicitor in this area.’

  • ‘Daniel Purcell is outstanding - he is approachable, astute, knowledgeable, experienced and pragmatic.’

Key clients

  • International Psychoanalytical Association
  • Chartered Institute of Legal Executives
  • Public Relations & Communications Association

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Daniel Purcell