Regulatory & Disciplinary  

In recent years there has been an unprecedented increase in the quantity and complexity of regulatory legislation governing commerce and industry.  Driven by a combination of European and domestic pressures the volume of legislation and the proactive enforcement of it have created the need for specialist advice and representation.

Whether those affected are the regulator itself or the business or individual being regulated, Kings Chambers has an established Regulatory and Disciplinary Practice Group which provides specialist advocacy, advisory and forensic skills of the highest quality. 

Those same forensic, advisory and advocacy skills and experience also provide invaluable support in the disciplinary context whether for the disciplinary body or the professional facing a contentious hearing or allegations of misconduct. 

The Group has significant experience of the vast majority of disciplinary areas ranging from sporting professionals to medical and healthcare practitioners to accountants and solicitors. 

Members of the Group undertake work throughout all tribunals and courts in relation to proceedings against individuals, directors, companies and businesses of all sizes.

The Practice Group covers all areas of regulatory and disciplinary law with particular expertise in the following disciplines:

• Building Control     
• Consumer Protection and Trading Standards
• Environmental
• Financial Services & Company Regulation
• Food and Medicines
• Health & Safety
• Health and Social Care
• Information and Data Protection
• Licensing
• Professional Discipline & Standards
• Transport & Road Haulage