Sam Thomas
· Sam is the Vice Chair of the Association of Disciplinary and Regulatory Lawyers (ARDL), and is the Chair of the Sports Law Practise Group. He represents professionals and regulators, primarily in the healthcare sector, in respect of disciplinary proceedings and NHS Performer and Contractor disputes, with appellant experience in the Administrative Court.
· Sam’s experience in financial regulation is growing. He regularly represents The Pension Regulator (TPR) in proceedings in the First Tier Tribunal and has recently appeared in the Upper Tribunal in relation significant matters of law. Sam has provided advice to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
· The Police Federation have instructed Sam to defend police officers accused of police misconduct, and criminal contempt.
· He regularly appears before the General Dental Council (GDC), General Optical Council (GOC), UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) and the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), and has advised with regard to the gamut of allegations relevant to fitness to practise. Sam has also served as the Interim Head of Professional Discipline for the Association of Optometrists (which insures 89 percent of the optometrists in the UK.)
· When representing Registrants, Sam has successfully defended allegations of misconduct including: negligent clinical performance; poor record keeping; inappropriate sexual conduct; and acts of dishonesty. Sam is adept at utilising expert evidence within his written and oral advocacy.