Legal Services for Pharmacy Fitness to Practise

A LAW FIRM WITH A
DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE
MEET THE TEAM
LEGAL SERVICES FOR PHARMACY
www.gordonsols.co.uk

Atkins, Partner and Head of Healthcare
Charles
| 01483 451900
charles@gordonsols.co.uk
Hunneyball, Consultant and contact for Pharmacy Law
Susan
| 01483 451900
susan@gordonsols.co.uk
Creamer Partner and contact for Professional Regulation
Richard
| 01483 451900
richard@gordonsols.co.uk
is a solicitor with considerable experience in advising pharmacists and pharmacy companies.
Susan
joined Gordons from Charles Russell Speechlys LLP in September 2019.
She
professional discipline matters Susan represents pharmacists in proceedings before the General
In
Council, and advises on appeals from that body to the High Court. She represents
Pharmaceutical
healthcare professionals in conduct issues involving NHS England.
also has expertise in relation to appeals to the First Tier Tribunal. She is regularly instructed
Susan
applications for inclusion in the Pharmaceutical List (market entry applications) and appeals to
in
NHS Resolution, acting as solicitor advocate in the latter.
advises on inquests, public and administrative law (including judicial review) and acts for
She
in relation to prosecutions, mainly high value fraud, brought by the CPS and other
pharmacists
prosecuting agencies.
Legal 500 2020 said:
worked with Susan Hunneyball for many years. She is one of very few lawyers in the country with
"I
specialised knowledge of pharmacy law... Her knowledge of NHS regulation in the
extensive
primary care sector is detailed, and this is rare in a highly regulated area."
was a partner at two leading national defendant healthcare firms for 10 years based in
Charles
before joining Gordons Partnership in 2007. He worked on and led teams in the defence of
London
negligence claims, regulatory and disciplinary matters on behalf of healthcare practitioners
clinical
NHS bodies and represented clients at inquests. In 2007 Charles set up and established
and
Heathcare Department. He now leads a team of lawyers in our Guildford office dealing
Gordons
claims, regulatory and disciplinary matters, inquests, criminal allegations, contract disputes on
with
of healthcare practitioners and recently, the addition of a team specialising in the
behalf
of care providers.
representation
expertise is in defending healthcare clinicians in claims of clinical negligence, disciplinary
His
and disputes between clinicians and their contract holders. He also undertakes
proceedings
work on behalf of practitioners before the General Medical Council, General Dental
regulatory
General Pharmaceutical Counsel and other regulatory bodies. In addition, he provides
Council,
and representation at inquests along with statutory criminal prosecutions and other
advice
advisory services.
healthcare
qualified as a solicitor in 2002. Prior to joining Gordons Healthcare team in 2017, Richard
Richard
a partner at Hempsons Solicitors and Hill Dickinson LLP for a total of six years.
was
becoming a solicitor Richard worked as a dentist having gained his Bachelor of Dental
Before
from Sheffield University. During his clinical career Richard worked as a General Dental
Surgery
and a clinical assistant in Orthodontics. Richard's clinical experience is of particular
Practitioner
in his work acting for doctors and dentists in regulatory proceedings before the General
value
and General Dental Councils, NHS England investigations and in clinical negligence
Medical
claims.
also has a particular experience in acting for individual practitioners and corporate bodies
Richard
NHS Contract disputes and NHS Protect criminal investigations particularly those involving
in
alleged breaches of contract, inappropriate claiming and clawbacks.

Grant, Partner and contact for Health and Social Care
Neil
| 01483 451900
neil@gordonsols.co.uk
Rose Lloyd, Solicitor
Lily
| 01483 451900
lily@gordonsols.co.uk
Morrison, Associate Solicitor
Joshua
| 01483 451900
Joshua@gordonsols.co.uk
Bowker, Trainee Solicitor
Lucy
| 01483 397618
lucy@gordonsols.co.uk
in Guildford with Gordons Partnership Solicitors, Neil Grant heads up the firm's Health and
Based
Care Provider Team. Neil has worked as a regulatory lawyer in the Health and Social Care
Social
for over 25 years, developing a national reputation in dealing with complex large-scale
sector
often involving multiple agencies such as the Care Quality Commission, local authorities and
enquiries
police. Neil and his team only act for registered providers and professionals, not regulators,
the
or patients, ensuring we avoid conflicts of interest in the overlapping and complex
commissioners
world of healthcare regulation.
is experienced in dealing with all types of regulatory and contractual action taken against
Neil
providers and professionals, including removal of registration, prosecutions and
healthcare
disputes. Neil is also a non-contentious lawyer who can advise on technical registration
commissioning
and undertake due diligence as part of commercial transactions.
issues
works as part of the Regulatory team and assists healthcare professionals in investigations by
Joshua
regulatory bodies, primarily the General Medical and Dental Councils. He also assists healthcare
their
either called to give evidence at inquests or named as Properly Interested Persons. He has
professionals
experience with large scale prison inquests undertaking his own advocacy when appropriate.
particular
advises healthcare professionals involved in criminal investigations. He attends police stations
Joshua
specialises in offences alleging inappropriate treatment amounting to grievous bodily harm and
and
health professionals who face charges of gross negligence manslaughter.
also assists healthcare professionals who face non-clinical offences and is able to double up on his
He
to cover possible regulatory action as a result of criminal investigations/charges.
advice
graduated with an Upper Second Class honours degree in Law (LLB) from the University of Greenwich in
Lily
She went on to complete the Legal Practice Course with a LLM in Professional Legal Practice at the
2015.
of Law in Guildford in 2016. After finishing her LPC LLM, Lily went to work as a paralegal at a local
University
health firm representing patients sectioned under the Mental Health Act 1983 and in some occasions
mental
conducting her own advocacy at Hospital Managers Hearings.
this, Lily joined our Guildford office in February 2017 as a paralegal. During her time as a
Following
she moved towards primarily assisting the Healthcare Regulatory team where her passion for this
paralegal
of law started. In 2018 Lily commenced her training contract and qualified in September 2019 as a
area
in to Healthcare Regulatory team. Since qualifying Lily has been involved in GDC and GMC fitness
Solicitor
practise investigations from their initial stages through to their conclusion and has broadened and
to
her practise to include Inquests.
developed
did a History and Society degree at the University of Exeter before converting to Law and
Lucy
her LPC. She worked in law firms in Oxford and London as a Paralegal before moving to
undertaking
and joining Gordons’ Healthcare Department in February 2019. She now works as a trainee
Guildford
specialising in regulatory law in the health and social care sector.
solicitor
assists in GPhC Fitness to Practise matters and works on market entry
Lucy
and appeals to NHS England alongside Susan Hunneyball.
applications

Other Services
Corporate and Banking
Gordon, Partner
James
| 020 7421 9421
james@gordonsols.co.uk
studied law at Oxford University before spending two years at one of the big four Japanese securities houses. He trained at
James
and subsequently worked for them in London, New York and Tokyo. In 1994, he left Linklaters to become one of the founding
Linklaters
of Gordons. As well as being a solicitor since 1988, he was admitted as an attorney and counsellor at law at the Bar of the
partners
of New York in 1990.
State
is a highly rated corporate and banking lawyer based in our London office. His expertise is in banking, securities, venture capital,
James
and acquisitions, joint ventures and commercial tie-ups generally. He is much sought after by clients for the depth of his
mergers
expertise, knowledge and experience, along with his ability to match the service provided by the ‘bigger guns’ of the corporate world.
Commercial Litigation
Robins, Partner
Derek
| 020 7421 9421
derek@gordonsols.co.uk
worked in the finance and music industries before pursuing a career in law. In 1997 Derek became the firm’s first trainee, qualifying
Derek
1999. He became a partner of the firm in 2007.
in
is a commercial lawyer based in our London office with particular expertise in commercial contracts (including supply,
Derek
and distribution agreements) and commercial dispute resolution.
procurement
He is renowned for his efficiency and is popular with clients for his approachable and pragmatic style.
Employment and Commercial
Barter, Partner
Jude
| 020 7421 942
jude@gordonsols.co.uk
completed her first degree in Drama and Comparative Literature at the University of Kent. She spent a number of years working in
Jude
financial sector before converting to law. She joined Gordons as a trainee in 1998, qualified in 2000 and became a partner in 2007.
the
She is based in our London office.
specialises in company, commercial and employment law. Her particular commercial expertise is in dealing with venture capital,
Jude
equity investment and acquisitions and disposals. She also practices in all aspects of contentious and non-contentious
private
law. She provides day to day support for a number of large employers and her measured, patient advice is appreciated by
employment
and employees alike.
employers
Property
Ferguson, Partner
Hamish
| 01483 451900
Hamish@gordonsols.co.uk
studied Law at University, as he says, 'between sporting and social engagements'. His easy going demeanour belies his
Hamish
He captained the British Universities at cricket and holds an English National Cup winner's medal at hockey. On settling
competitiveness.
to a career, Hamish trained and worked as a commercial property lawyer in the City for eight years before moving to head up the
down
Law section of Thames water in the aftermath of privatisation in the early 1990s. In 1996, Hamish established his own practise in
Property
which merged with Gordons in 1998. he is now the managing partner of Gordons, based principally in our Guildford office. As
Guidford
as running the firm, Hamish has a broad property practice dealing with both commercial and residential property.
well
work includes assisting businesses establish property bases in the UK, acting on the disposal of multi-million point commercial and
His
auction portfolios and helping numerous sports clubs, small businesses and individuals with their property requirements.
residential
is an accomplished negotiator and uses his disarming humour to good effect. He has a reputation for unlocking difficult
Hamish
and his skills are often sought by clients to smooth the way in challenging projects.
transactions
London
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Telephone: 020 7421 942
Guildford
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Telephone: 01483 451900
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