Regulatory & Professional Discipline

Welcome to 7 Harrington Street Chambers Regulatory & Professional Discipline Department. At 7 Harrington Street Chambers, we understand that each client has unique needs and challenges. We represent a wide range of professionals facing disciplinary and regulatory proceedings, with noticeable strength in representing those in the healthcare, financial, legal and police sectors.

Our Expertise

We provide comprehensive legal services throughout the entire regulatory and professional discipline process.

Prosecution and Defence Work

We possess unparalleled experience in prosecuting and defending cases at police misconduct and performance hearings, as well as at appeals to the PAT. Our expertise extends to handling numerous judicial review challenges related to police disciplinary decisions. We work with officers and staff at all levels and, in recent years, have provided advice and representation for officers and PCCs in matters involving chief officers.

Experienced Team

At 7 Harrington Street Chambers, our team combines deep legal expertise with extensive medical knowledge and the skill to manage highly sensitive cases. We boast a strong depth of experience, from our most seasoned silks to our junior barristers. Our collaborative approach ensures that every member contributes and benefits from shared insights and expertise.

Client Care and Professional Service

We pride ourselves on delivering professional advocacy and advice, supported by our dedicated and experienced regulatory & professional discipline team. Our clerks ensure a seamless service and exceptional client care, accepting instructions on both legal aid and privately funded bases.

Get In Touch

Professional, licensed access, and lay clients can reach out to Chambers for a quote on legal services. Our contact information is available on the Contact page.

Regulatory & Professional Discipline Barristers

Martin Reid KC

Head of Chambers
Year called: 2003
Year of Silk: 2024

Richard Pratt KC

Year Called: 1980
Year of Silk: 2006

Nick Johnson KC

Year called: 1987
Year of Silk: 2006

Nigel Power KC

Year called: 1992
Year of Silk: 2010

Nigel Lawrence KC

Year called: 1988
Year of Silk: 2014

David McLachlan KC

Year called: 1996
Year of Silk: 2017

Peter Glenser KC

Year called: 1993
Year of Silk: 2018

Timothy Cray KC

Year called: 1989
Year of Silk: 2019

Michael Brady KC

Year called: 1992
Year of Silk: 2020

Andrew Ford KC

Year called: 1997
Year of Silk: 2022

Alan Kent KC

Year Called: 1986
Year of Silk: 2009
Associate Tenant

Nicolas Lumley KC

Year Called: 1992
Year of Silk: 2012
Associate Tenant

Katy Thorne KC

Year Called: 1994
Year of Silk: 2018
Associate Tenant

Nneka Akudolu KC

Year Called: 2002
Year of Silk: 2022
Associate Tenant

Owen Edwards KC

Year Called: 1992
Year of Silk: 2023
Associate Tenant

Daniel Rogers

Head of Chambers
Year Called: 1997

Simon Driver

Year Called: 1991

Neil Bisarya

Year Called: 1998

Philip Astbury

Year Called: 1999

Jonathan Duffy

Year Called: 2002

Neair Maqboul

Year Called: 2004

Emma Fisher

Year Called: 2004

Nick Cockrell

Year Called: 2005

Alex Langhorn

Year Called: 2010

Jamie Baxter

Year Called: 2014

Our Regulatory & Professional Discipline Clerking Team

  • John Kilgallon

    Practice Director/Senior Clerk
  • Rachel Kehoe

    Assistant Practice Director (Crime)