England - London • Dispute resolution
Hempsons
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With 'a long and distinguished track record in professional discipline', Hempsons‘ national regulatory, crime and professional discipline team comprises specialists in the health and social care sectors, as well as police, sport and corporate executives. In London, Tania Francis is 'a safe pair of hands for all kinds of professional discipline cases'; Adam Smith predominantly acts in regulatory defence work; Surjit Dubb’s wide-ranging expertise also incorporates professional discipline matters; and senior consultant Simon Eastwood has longstanding experience in defending healthcare professionals. Over in Manchester, Anne Ball is an experienced healthcare lawyer; Katherine Sheldrick defends healthcare practitioners under investigation; and James Rowley 'always acts in clients' best interests'. Also highly regarded is Harrogate-based Hannah Stephenson, who acts in healthcare-related defence matters; and at associate level, London's Robert Newbould assists with criminal, regulatory and disciplinary allegations, while Julie Hesketh is 'extremely supportive'. Former partner Sharon Cooney departed the firm in March 2023.
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‘Tania Francis is extremely good and a safe pair of hands for all kinds of professional discipline cases.'
'Katherine Sheldrick is brilliant. A wonderful intellect coupled with great experience.’
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Key clients
- United Kingdom Haemophilia Centre Doctors’ Organisation
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Work highlights
- Advised UKHCDO, one of the Core Participants in the Infected Blood Inquiry, established to examine the circumstances in which certain people treated by national health services in the UK were given infected blood and infected blood products.
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