General Medical Council (GMC) Defence Barristers
Our barristers are vastly experienced and understand the complexities of the situations doctors face. We advise and represent doctors facing GMC proceedings from the outset often challenging whether there is a case to answer. We can represent doctors at interim order hearings through to substantive hearings and can appeal the decision of the GMC to the High Court.
GMC Fitness to Practise
Kings View Medical Defence is a leading chambers specialising in healthcare law and regulation who have gained an excellent reputation for representing and defending doctors facing GMC proceedings.
We regularly advise doctors and understand the significance and impact complaints can have on the reputation and career of a doctor. A well-prepared case is essential to ensure the best outcome for you, your career and professional reputation. It is imperative that you seek legal advice from someone who specialises in GMC defence work.
If you have been notified by the GMC that you’re under investigation or are facing difficulties with your registration, call us today for a free initial consultation.
What we do
- GMC fitness to practise referrals
- GMC fitness to practise hearings
- Appeals against a MPTS Tribunal determination
- MPTS Interim Order hearings
- Appeals against a MPTS Interim Orders Tribunal determination
- Preparing your case before the Case Examiners
- Help with the decision of the Case Examiners
- Help with voluntary removal
- Registration advice
- Appeal against refusal of registration
- Restoration to the Register
- Investigation and disciplinary hearings at work
- Criminal investigation and proceedings
- Police cautions
- DBS [Disclosure and Barring Service] issues
Medical Student Fitness to Practise
The standards set by the General Medical Council expected of registered doctors apply equally to medical students. A finding of impaired fitness to practise could have lasting and significant implications for medical students.
We also act for, and represent, medical students facing competency, conduct and other fitness to practise proceedings.
Recent Cases
Allegations found not proven for doctor facing extremely serious allegations
We represented a doctor before the MPTS on extremely serious allegations, with the Tribunal finding none proved. We represented a doctor before the MPTS on extremely serious allegations, with the Tribunal finding none proved. Our client, Dr Z, faced allegations of the...
Case review: GMC closes case against doctor without sanction
The General Medical Council (GMC) has closed a Provisional Enquiry into doctor A with no further action taken. The enquiry followed a complaint concerning Dr A’s treatment of an elderly patient. The General Medical Council (GMC) has closed a Provisional Enquiry into...
Doctor escapes serious regulatory action following fitness to practise investigation
A doctor has received a formal warning following a fitness to practise investigation, avoiding more serious regulatory action after a drink driving incident.A doctor has received a formal warning following a fitness to practise investigation, avoiding more serious...
Doctor secures successful outcome at MPTS hearing following expert legal support
A doctor has successfully defended their professional standing following a full fitness to practise hearing before the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS). A doctor has successfully defended their professional standing following a full fitness to practise...
GMC News and Articles
The right of appeal in fitness to practise cases and why early legal engagement matters
Fitness to practise appeals explained: understand your rights, strict deadlines, and why early legal advice is crucial to avoid adverse findings and protect your career.
GMC consultation on updated personal beliefs guidance
We look at the GMC’s updated personal beliefs guidance and what this means for doctors and fitness to practise.
Court of Appeal clarifies how tribunals should apply sanctions guidance in fitness to practise cases
Court of Appeal ruling clarifies how the GMC’s Sanctions Guidance should be applied in fitness to practise cases, especially involving non‑clinical misconduct, confirming a structured but evaluative approach for MPTS and other UK healthcare regulators.