Regulatory & Disciplinary

It is therefore essential to ensure regulatory compliance to avoid unnecessary damage to your future income and prospects.

Discover how our expert lawyers at JFH Law can support you with General Dental Council (GDC) hearings and appeals, or if you are facing an inspection by the Care quality Commission (CQC) below.

If you are facing Fitness to Practice action by the GDC, JFH Law can help. We have many years of experience defending dentists against actions by the GDC, and we’ll work tirelessly to protect your livelihood and reputation.

We understand the dedication and sacrifice which goes into creating a practice, and will help you protect the reputation and business you have built.

Our lawyers can help and advise you on all stages of GDC hearings and appeals, from receipt of the initial complaint to the processes of the Investigating Committee and the Practice Committee.

If you have been removed from the register, or your application to be restored has failed, we can help you make your case to the GDC. If all else fails, we can assist you in bringing appeal proceedings at the High Court.

It is essential that you choose the best lawyer to defend you against allegations of professional misconduct and one who will have your best interests in mind.

You have the right to choose your own representative, regardless of the type of indemnity insurance you have. You are not obliged to use a ’panel’ solicitor during GDC hearings and appeals.

If you are facing an inspection by the CQC, we can help you prepare and formulate long term guidelines to ensure that your practice is compliant going forward.

If an inspection has resulted in enforcement action, ranging from a warning notice right through to criminal prosecution, we can advise on how to protect your position and provide you with a robust defence.

From the CQC to GDC hearings and appeals and more, our lawyers are specialists in this area.

We treat every client as an individual, not an insurance claim. If you are facing a professional disciplinary investigation or proceedings and wish to discuss your case and funding options, please get in touch.