GMC Defence Barristers
We are expert GMC defence barristers with a remarkable track record of success and rated excellent by our clients.
GMC Defence Barristers is a subsidiary of Kings View Chambers, a leading medical and healthcare law firm specialising in GMC fitness to practise cases, and is headed up by barristers Catherine Stock and Stephen McCaffrey.
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More about us & What we Do
GMC Defence Barristers, part of Kings View Chambers, understand the complexities of the career doctor. We provide an excellent service for doctors of all levels working within the NHS and private practise.
Our barristers have acted on behalf of doctors working in a variety of settings and at a variety of levels, from medical students through to consultant level. We have acted for doctors facing concerns raised about their practice because of health, poor practice or misconduct.
We advise in the early stages of an investigation or referral to the GMC. We advise doctors facing issues raised by their employer, their Deanery or regulator and understand the complex interface between all three.
GMC Fitness to Practise
Our barristers have acted on behalf of doctors working in a variety of settings and at a variety of levels, from medical students through to consultant level.
GMC Restoration
Doctors considering applying for restoration following a voluntary erasure should seek legal advice to discuss the individual circumstances that lead to the voluntary erasure and the best way to approach the restoration application.
Registration & Revalidation
We can assist, advise and represent doctors in all matters relating to GMC registration and revaluation, including any complications and difficulties with either of these or appeals.
Appeals
Doctors can appeal almost any decision made by either the GMC or Medical Practitioner’s Tribunal, but early legal advice and guidance is key. We have extensive experience in all matters relating to GMC & MPTS appeals.
News
High court upholds GMC’s fitness to practise framework for physician and anaesthesia associates
The High Court upheld the GMC’s fitness to practise standards for Physician and Anaesthesia Associates.
Doctor escapes serious regulatory action following fitness to practise investigation
A doctor received a formal warning after a Fitness to Practise investigation into a drink driving incident, avoiding further regulatory action through early remediation.
Doctor secures successful outcome at MPTS hearing following expert legal support
A doctor has successfully defended their professional standing following a full fitness to practise hearing before the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS). The case involved multiple allegations and required meticulous preparation, strategic legal input, and...