Our reputation is built upon the quality of our team
and the quality of our service. This quality is
recognised by commentators and our peers. Of most importance to us
is the independent recognition given by our clients.
the firm
"Sources are quick to commend the efforts of this
practice for its client service, with one noting that "they help
support us both proactively and reactively," and that "we always
receive enthusiastic guidance from all members of the team." Blake
Lapthorn has recorded an impressive year of growth thanks to an
expanding level of misconduct-related instructions from the likes
of the GMC, GSCC and HPC.
Highlights include a hearing into the actions of a
consultant and a registrar who were alleged to have contributed to
the death of a patient. The team also acts for other regulators,
including the General Optical Council and the Institute for
Learning, and is the sole provider to the conduct and compliance
panel of the Association of Accounting Technicians. Client Service
"They deliver above and beyond my expectations and have been
friendly, courteous and professional at all times.""
(Chambers UK, A
Client’s Guide to the Legal Profession 2012)
"This firm [...] receives commendation from clients
for its ' flexible and understanding' lawyers."
(Legal
500 2011)
"This firm has consolidated its position as a highly
effective prosecution specialist within the educational, healthcare
and accountancy sectors."
"Offers outstanding expertise and untiring flexibility
and responsiveness."
"Clients highlight the lawyers’ impressive service: “We
have confidence in their top-quality advice. They listen to what
we’re trying to achieve and recognise the context in which we are
working.”" (Chambers UK, A Client’s
Guide to the Legal Profession 2010)
the lawyers
""Approachable and supportive" Bradley Albuery leads the
professional regulatory team and is the relationship partner for a
clutch of leading clients, including the GMC and SRA. Along with
two of his colleagues he is a legal adviser to the practice
committees of the General Teaching Council. Stephen Murfitt earns
plaudits for his input on policy discussions and is lauded by
clients for delivering "learned advice that fits in with the way we
operate." Sources confirm that Nicholas Leale excels in keeping
clients up to date, as evidenced by his attracting instructions to
act this year for the SRA, HPC and Institute for
Learning.!"
(Chambers UK, A
Client’s Guide to the Legal Profession 2012)
"Blake Lapthorn’s clients include the GTC, the Institute
for Learning and new client win the General Social Care Council.
The ‘impressive and knowledgeable’ team was recently appointed to
the panel for the GMC’s largest fitness-to-practise cases. Practice
head Bradley Albuery is ‘proactive’ and Stephen Murfitt is
‘supportive and accommodating’. Nick Leale, Christopher Alder and
senior executive Kate Blackburn are also
recommended."
(Legal 500 2010)
"Bradley Albuery is appreciated for being "proactive and
making you feel as if you're his only client." He handles work for
the GTC, Institute for Learning (IfL), GOC and General Osteopathic
Council, while also advising in-house lawyers and panel members.
Dedicated entirely to professional discipline, Nick Leale assists
regulators in investigations and hearings. Stephen Murfitt acts as
a legal adviser to the GTC and the IfL."
(Chambers UK, A Client’s
Guide to the Legal Profession 2010)
