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Criminal & Regulatory in Healthcare

As a healthcare professional we know you will be working in an increasingly regulated environment, perhaps finding yourself subjected to formal actions by your regulator.

Doctors, dentists and nurses and so many other professionals, work incredibly hard to offer their patients the best possible service. Unfortunately, complaints still happen from time to time, whether that’s for misconduct or treatment and care that has fallen below the required and expected standards. 

Allegations like this can be terminal to the reputation and, ultimately, career of the professional against whom the complaint has been made. Our expert legal representation can support you through these challenging times.

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“Hodge Jones & Allen are possibly the best firm of criminal solicitors conducting publicly funded work, and also offer an excellent service to privately funded clients. They have a large team that has continually prospered through recruiting excellent trainees and investing in people.” – Legal 500, 2024

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    Who do we help?

    Healthcare is wide and varied and our lawyers have advised:

    • Doctors
    • Dentists
    • Nurses
    • Care Homes
    • Healthcare Entrepreneurs
    • Pharmacists

    All of the above, depending on the circumstances, can face regulatory action in respect of alleged wrongdoing or even criminal prosecution. If you need legal support in the face of an accusation, our expert team will work alongside you every step of the way.

    While action may be taken as a result of a patient complaint, it may also be taken when a regulating authority identifies a matter itself that needs further investigation. Our combined financial crime and regulatory team can help to guide and support you through both situations should they arise.

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    Why choose Hodge Jones & Allen?

    We’re recognised as one of the UK’s leading providers of criminal and financial crime defence.

    We have the experience and knowledge needed to assist all professionals facing regulatory or criminal investigations, or both. Our experience doesn’t just span regulated healthcare professionals but encompasses all aspects of the healthcare regulatory sphere. We have vast experience of acting for clients facing proceedings by regulators in financial and other professional sectors. We also have a wealth of experience assisting healthcare entrepreneurs who must comply with medicines regulations.

    Our in-depth knowledge of medical regulations means that we can both support you during the legal proceedings of your case and provide businesses with advice and assistance for website content moving forward. This helps to limit the risk of further problems, by outlining appropriate and inappropriate ways to describe products.

    We take a holistic wide-ranging approach to healthcare regulatory cases. It aids our judgement when advising on how best to handle each regulatory situation. This makes us a unique regulatory team and your first port of call in the event you need assistance.

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