Chris Daw KC is highly experienced in defending professionals facing disciplinary and regulatory proceedings. These cases often involve complex issues of ethics, professional conduct, and compliance with industry standards.
Chris provides strategic advice and representation to individuals in regulated professions, such as healthcare, law, finance, policing and other sectors. His approach ensures that clients receive a robust defence, protecting their professional reputation and livelihood while navigating the often intricate regulatory frameworks.
Key Areas of Focus:
Professional Misconduct Hearings: Representing professionals in hearings before disciplinary bodies, including those for doctors, lawyers, accountants, and other regulated professions, ensuring a thorough defence of their conduct and actions.
Regulatory Investigations: Advising clients under investigation by regulatory authorities, such as the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), General Medical Council (GMC), or Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), and guiding them through the investigation process.
Fitness to Practise: Defending professionals in cases where their fitness to practise is called into question, helping clients avoid suspension or revocation of their licence or registration.
Compliance and Risk Management: Offering advice to businesses and individuals on maintaining compliance with industry regulations, preventing future disciplinary action or regulatory breaches.