Clyde & Co‘s regulatory and disciplinary teams specialise in the defence of financial, legal and healthcare professionals. Claire Petts is global healthcare head; Fergal Cathie is 'experienced in all aspects of the regulation of solicitors'; Richard Harrison leads the global lawyers’ liability, disciplinary, regulatory and investigations group; Sarah Clover is an expert in lawyers’ professional liability; Niya Phiri is 'an excellent strategist'; and James Preece defends professionals in disciplinary proceedings. Also highly rated, James Roberts leads the accountants' liability, regulatory and disciplinary offering, while Tim Crockford and of counsel Andrew Forsyth are 'both excellent'. Other names to note are Penrose Foss, recently-promoted partner Sam Holden, consultant Judith Duffin, legal directors Jonathan Lawrence and Michael Clark, and senior associates Padideh Dolatshahi and Stephen Hooper. The firm recently merged with BLM, which added partners Jane Lang and Adam Weston, director Lee Biddle, and associate Ewan Bright. Former partner Joanna Bower departed during 2022.
Testimonials
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‘Excellent team, packed full of expertise and drive.’
‘James Preece has exceptional judgement in his handling of disciplinary and regulatory matters, particularly for barristers and solicitors, and deals with sensitive issues with the utmost delicacy.’
Work highlights
- Acted for an anaesthetist in criminal proceedings for gross negligence manslaughter against four consultant anaesthetists in the Isle of Man, following the death of a patient.
- Represented Mr Raggatt KC at disciplinary proceedings brought by the Bar Standards Board, which involved an allegation that he had advised not to disclose surveillance material in a criminal trial.