Professional regulators and representative bodies are operating under increased pressure, as expectations and complexities of regulatory requirements brings scrutiny from a number of different quarters.
Bates Wells understands the public interest drivers for professional regulators - in particular, the protection of the public and maintaining public confidence. At the same time, the need to ensure proportionality and “right-touch” regulation can sometimes create a difficult balancing act.
With decades of experience advising professional bodies (both statutory and voluntary) we have not only an in-depth knowledge of the law, but a practical understanding of what’s needed to manage your real-world challenges.
For many years members of our team have been ranked in the legal directories as leaders in the field of Professional Discipline.