Received a complaint from your professional regulator?
Specialist regulatory defence barrister for chiropractors, osteopaths, dentists, doctors, social workers, psychologists, psychotherapists, counsellors, architects, and HCPC professions.
Jonathan Goldring is a Public Access Barrister, called to the Bar in 1997 and authorised to conduct litigation. He advises and represents professionals facing investigations, interim applications, disciplinary proceedings and fitness to practise hearings before the GMC, GDC, GCC, GOsC, HCPC, BACP, UKCP, SWE and ARB
How can I help?
Choose your profession for information about your regulator, the process and the help available.
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I am a chiropractor
GCC investigations, interim suspension applications, Investigating Committee proceedings and Professional Conduct Committee hearings.
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I am an osteopath
GOsC complaints, investigations, interim suspension applications and Professional Conduct Committee hearings.
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I am a psychologist
HCPC investigations, interim orders, fitness to practise proceedings and final hearings involving practitioner psychologists.
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I am a psychotherapist or counsellor
BACP, UKCP and BABCP complaints, investigations, consensual disposal, professional conduct proceedings and disciplinary hearings.
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I am an HCPC-registered professional
HCPC investigations, interim orders and fitness to practise hearings involving paramedics, therapists and other HCPC-regulated professionals.
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I am an architect
ARB investigations, allegations of unacceptable professional conduct and Professional Conduct Committee hearings.
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I am a doctor
GMC investigations, Interim Orders Tribunal hearings and Medical Practitioners Tribunal proceedings.
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I am a dentist
GDC investigations, Interim Orders Committee hearings and fitness to practise Practice Committee proceedings.
What to do now
If you have received a complaint, investigation letter or notice of hearing from your regulator, the first steps you take can make a real difference to the outcome.
- Do not send a rushed response without first taking advice.
- Keep the regulator’s letter, email and any deadline information safe.
- Preserve your records, notes, clinical documents and relevant communications.
- Make a clear note of any hearing date, interim order application or response deadline.
- Avoid discussing the case widely before you have taken legal advice.
- Seek early specialist advice before making admissions or detailed comments.
Early advice can help with written responses, interim hearings, evidence, strategy and protecting your professional position from the outset.
Request a confidential initial call
If you are facing a regulatory complaint, investigation or hearing, you can get in touch for an initial confidential discussion about your position and the help available.
Call: 020 4586 9333
Recent Cases
Recent examples of regulatory defence work across healthcare and professional regulators.
GCC Professional Conduct Committee imposes no restriction on practice following evidence of insight and remediation
A recent public determination of the General Chiropractic Council’s Professional Conduct Committee illustrates the importance of early acceptance, genuine insight […]
Read caseSuccessful Defence of Chiropractor Before the GCC Professional Conduct Committee
A complete answer to a serious professional allegation Jonathan Goldring recently represented a registered chiropractor in proceedings before the Professional […]
Read caseDishonesty, Insight and an Exceptional Outcome: Why This Osteopath Was Suspended, Not Erased
The case in brief This case concerned an osteopath who became caught up in a dishonest insurance claim made by […]
Read caseBACP Professional Conduct Complaint Resolved by Consensual Disposal
A recent case involving a BACP-registered therapist demonstrates the importance of obtaining specialist regulatory representation at an early stage of […]
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