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At Winter Allen Solicitors we provide a full service to those professionals who face allegations of misconduct. Whether this arises from a criminal allegation or not, we will guide you through the process of professional disciplinary proceedings and provide the most robust response to the allegations. With ever increasing enforcement powers given to the regulators, it is imperative that professionals seek legal advice when responding to complaints, full scale investigations or representation in disciplinary hearings.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS
We represent all professionals regulated by the nine statutory UK Health and Care regulators. With particular expertise representing those facing investigations by the General Medical Council, General Dentistry Council and Nursing and Midwifery Council.
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It is vitally important to prepare properly for a referral to an interim orders tribunal. We work with leading specialist counsel to ensure a robust defence to applications for suspension or restriction of practise.
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At Winter Allen Solicitors we will assist with the investigation by your regulator, without undermining your position. We will draft responses, attend interviews with you and prepare and present any documents you are required to submit.
LEGAL PROFESSIONALS
Winter Allen Solicitors provides comprehensive legal advice to professionals regulated by the Legal Services Act 2007. This includes legal executives, solicitors, barristers, licensed conveyancers, patent attorneys, cost lawyers, notaries, chartered accountants and trademark attorneys.
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Whether already under investigation or if you have concerns that an investigation may be launched, we advise and assist professionals with uncompromising and persuasive representation at all stages of the investigation.
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The legal professional regulators often require an initial response within a short timeframe so legal professionals should call our emergency out of office hours number in these circumstances.
FINANCIAL PROFESSIONALS
We offer expert advice, assistance and representation to professionals that offer any financial advice that requires regulation. A professional who is a member of one of the recognised Qualifying Bodies, for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, can also be subject to disciplinary proceedings.
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Winter Allen will assist our clients facing investigations following allegations of misconduct in relation to their professional ethics, professional competence, academic issues, scope of practice and criminal convictions.
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We often prepare responses to the regulatory bodies whilst representing clients with a linked criminal matter, and the benefit of having the same solicitor for both should not be underestimated. A prompt, detailed and cogent response drafted by solicitors who know your case thoroughly can often bring an end to proceedings at an early stage. Winter Allen will provide this comprehensive service using our skill and expertise.
BUSINESSES
Winter Allen review the practices and procedures for companies that will be or are concerned about carrying out regulated activities.
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We work with specialist Barristers to consider the implications of regulation by bodies such as the FCA, PRA, SRA and CQC. We provide interpretation of the most recent rules and case law, and, an ongoing services in which we ensure the company is kept up to date with developments. We also advise on applications for registration and authorisations and preparing notifications of reportable events.
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Lucy Winter has recently advised a company concerned about offering a service that could be considered an insurance product, which is subject to tight regulation by the FCA. Following comprehensive advice on the law and their practices, the company were not only reassured that they could continue trading without regulation, but the advice was also of assistance in a civil matter that arose.
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PREEMPTIVE ADVICE
Experience has shown that businesses (especially start up SMEs) should consider pre-emptive legal advice for Directors and employees dealing with the regulatory and criminal issues that may arise and how to avoid conduct that could result in investigation. Winter Allen offer in-house legal advice in the form of seminars (in person or online) and expertly drafted written guidelines.
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This advice centres on The Bribery Act 2010, Criminal Finances Act 2017, Deferred Prosecution agreements and the changing law in relation to Corporate Criminal Liability. There has also been an increasing interest in advice relating to the Sexual Offences Act and its application to the workplace.
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