Lincoln House Chambers hosts a substantial team of advocates who specialise in acting for professionals and professional regulatory bodies in disciplinary proceedings.
Both Chambers itself and several of the members specialising in professional disciplinary work are recommended in the highest tiers, of the leading legal directories, year after year. We are able to offer unrivalled experience and expertise in providing advice and representation covering a wide range of professions and regulatory frameworks.
We offer advice and representation during all stages of the disciplinary process. We are well equipped to handle cases of the utmost severity and complexity. Utilising our vast strength in the criminal, civil and regulatory fields, we particularly excel in cases with potential or concurrent criminal proceedings.
In addition to our work in healthcare (please see our dedicated page for the medical professions on this website), we also have a dedicated teams of barristers who specialise in the following areas:
- Police disciplinary work. We represent police officers of all rank facing misconduct proceedings in complex and often high profile cases (Police Fed, PSA)
- Teachers (TRA)
- Ofsted
- Financial Service Providers (FCA, FSA, CIMA, AADB, ICAEW & others)
- Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
- Aviation (CAA)
- Barristers (BSB)
- Solicitors (SRA)
- Architects (ARB)
- Surveyors (RICS)
- Sports Professionals & Clubs (across a range of disciplines) we have several members on the Sports Resolution Panel of Advocates and have acted for leading football clubs and individuals in cases of national interest
- Students (we are regularly instructed to represent students in actions brought by educational establishments)
Several members of Chambers servicing work in this are able, in appropriate circumstances, to accept instructions on a direct access basis. In those instances when direct access instruction is not appropriate or not possible, we have a very specialist knowledge of, and superb working relationship with, the leading specialist solicitors covering all disciplinary areas. We are able to advise and assist clients in relation to identifying and instructing the very best legal team for their case.
“Lincoln House Chambers has many superstars, both at the junior and senior ends” “Its members are highly adept at handling cases in tribunals, as well as the Administrative and High Courts, and they act in medical professional disciplinary proceedings before various regulators.” Legal 500, 2024 (Professional Disciplinary)
“Lincoln House Chambers are a large set that has strength-in-depth. The set has many superstars, both at the junior and senior ends. They are the number one set in the North.” Legal 500, 2024 (Professional Disciplinary)
“A superb set who rival any London chambers with the quality of their counsel and backroom team of clerks.” Legal 500, 2024 (Professional Disciplinary)