Legal Defence for Doctors

Are you a doctor or a medical student seeking legal advice or representation in relation to a General Medical Council (GMC) matter?  The dedicated Professional Discipline team at Kingsley Napley LLP is able to assist you.

Our services

• The team has a wealth of experience in defending doctors in GMC proceedings, including all types of fitness to practise cases, as well as cases which are brought before the Interim Orders Panel;
• We are able to advise and to represent you in both misconduct cases and those in which your technical competence is called into question;
• We have acted for individuals at all levels of seniority, from medical students through to consultants;
• We are able to advise on all aspects of GMC law and procedure, including the GMC’s conduct and health rules, the Medical Act 1983, the application of the Good Medical Practice guidance and matters relating to registration with the GMC;
• We are able to assist you in preparing your case for final hearing, guiding you on the evidence that you should collate in order to best defend your case, and gathering testimonial and character evidence on your behalf; such evidence is absolutely vital in seeking to achieve the best outcome possible;
• We can advise you on appeals against GMC decisions in the High Court in England and Wales or the Court of Session in Scotland; we have both Scottish and English qualified solicitors and barristers and so can assist you regardless of your whereabouts in the United Kingdom;
• We can advise you on the impact or implications of GMC proceedings in other jurisdictions in which you are, or wish to be, registered.

For more information or to speak to one of the team, please contact John Harding.