'As approachable and hardworking a team as it is possible to imagine', DAC Beachcroft LLP houses specialists in professional disciplinary work concerning accountants, lawyers, surveyors and medical practitioners. Richard Highley's broad practice includes acting for accountants in investigations involving leading accountancy firms; and splitting their time between Newport and Bristol, Claire Hughes-Willliams and Tom Bedford both regularly represent solicitors in disciplinary proceedings, while Catrin Davies 'gives compassionate and realistic advice'. Bristol-based Louise Wiltshire regularly represents healthcare professionals before their professional regulators; and Manchester's Christopher Briggs assists medical practitioners with proceedings brought by the GMC. Within the associate ranks, Tessa Davies' track record includes representing healthcare professionals during investigations by professional regulatory bodies, while Christian Carr routinely appears before various Fitness to Practise tribunals.
Testimonials
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‘The DACB professional discipline team strikes a fantastic balance between empathy for the client's position and hard-nosed legal advice that enables disciplinary claims to be resolved in the best manner.'
'As approachable and hardworking a team as it is possible to imagine.’
Key clients
- Travelers
Work highlights
- Advising Travelers on SRA- alleged accounts rules' breaches.