With 'real depth of experience in acting for public regulatory bodies and membership groups', Bevan Brittan LLP's professional discipline practice covers a great range of professionals from the legal, financial services and healthcare sectors. The team is jointly led by the 'enormously experienced' and longstanding public and regulatory law specialist, Melanie Carter, a July 2022 partner hire from Bates Wells; and former Capsticks LLP partner Daniel Purcell, whose recent track record includes advising a university on Fitness to Practice procedures for misconduct allegations involving a medical student.

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Testimonials

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‘Fantastically experienced, but human, team of hardworking people.’
‘A range of expertise across various disciplines that gives Bevan Brittan an edge, coupled with some particular expertise in certain areas (audit, solicitors and social care)’
‘Melanie Carter - enormously experienced and a force to be reckoned with.'
‘Melanie Carter is an exceptionally experienced and able lawyer.'
'Daniel Purcell - hugely experienced and particularly good at the bigger picture.’
'Daniel Purcell is vastly experienced.'
‘Excellent blend of experience of public law and legal services, which enables them to deal with cases at the interface.’
‘Among the leaders in the field, with real depth of experience in acting for public regulatory bodies and membership groups.’

Key clients

Independent Standards Authority (Compliance Officer)
Chartered Institute of Legal Executives
International Psychoanalytical Association
Grant Thornton
Institute of Psychoanalysis

Work highlights

Advised the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives on its role as Approved Regulator.
Acted for the International Psychoanalytical Association, in relation to its constitutional and disciplinary work.
Acted for the Compliance Officer of the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority, in relation to investigations into MPs' expenses.

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