Lucy Alicea

Lucy joined the Regulatory Department of Kingsley Napley LLP in May 2011. She is a Solicitor with expertise in the field of regulation, having previously acted for various regulatory bodies including the General Dental Council, Nursing and Midwifery Council and Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain.  She also has experience in defending Registrants in Nursing and Midwifery Council cases.

Recent cases

In October 2011 Lucy presented a hearing before the HPC’s Conduct and Competence Committee in relation to a Hearing Aid Dispenser who was alleged to have dishonestly overcharged elderly patients. The Registrant admitted to overcharging these patients, but claimed that this was an oversight. However, the panel found that his actions were dishonest and his name was erased from the HPC’s Register.

Read articles relating to the case: Sollihull News, Birmingham Mail

Lucy appeared before the HPC’s Conduct and Competence Committee in November 2011 in a three day hearing involving a Physiotherapist who was charged with conduct amounting to lack of competence in relation to 38 patients. The majority of the particulars were found proved and the panel found that these amounted to lack of competence and that the Registrant’s fitness to practise was impaired. The Registrant was made subject to a conditions of practice order which prevents her from working without supervision.

Recent articles 

Lucy wrote an article on a recent NMC case for November’s edition of Kingsley Napley’s e-Regulator. She also contributed to the latest Regulatory press release round-up.

New Regulators 

Lucy was part of the tender team who were successful in being awarded a contract for General Dental Council work. Having acted for the General Dental Council at a previous firm, Lucy is looking forward to undertaking work for this regulator again. 

Expressions of thanks from clients/witnesses

A Head Teacher witness in a GTC case presented by Lucy commented that she ‘was brilliant to work with, extremely skilled and professional.’