England - London • Dispute resolution
Bates Wells
Bates Wells‘ professional discipline practice routinely acts for statutory regulator, Social Work England, as well as representative bodies (Royal Colleges and Institutes); and membership organisations with professional discipline functions, such as the Market Research Society, College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists, and the Royal Astronomical Society. At senior associate level, Amrita Hurst is an experienced public law lawyer, while Alistair Williams acts for statutory regulators and membership bodies with disciplinary functions. Former practice leader Melanie Carter departed the firm for Bevan Brittan LLP in July 2022 and Claire Whittle for DLA Piper.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
'Very well researched on any area of law.’
‘The BW team has the specific knowledge and experience needed to deal with regulatory and disciplinary issues in the complex and somewhat specialised area of public sector audit and accountancy.'
'Team members have very thorough knowledge of the issues and are capable of dealing with them in a practical way.’
‘Fast turnaround with good guidance that takes into account current law and precedence.'
‘Alistair Williams is very thorough and capable.’
Key clients
- Council of the Inns of Court
- Social Work England
- Market Research Society
- Architects Registration Board
- College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists
- Royal Astronomical Society
Work highlights
- Acting for Social Work England in a range of matters, including statutory appeals in the High Court, judicial reviews, and appeals in the Court of Appeal.
- Advised Market Research Society on its disciplinary and complaints procedures.
- Advising the College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists (COSRT) on a range of matters, including a vexatious complainant who targeted CORST staff with abusive messages.