Regulatory & Disciplinary

Overview

At Civitas Chambers, our regulatory and disciplinary barristers act for regulators, government departments, public bodies, businesses, and individuals across England and Wales. We provide practical, strategic and commercially aware legal advice in civil, criminal, and disciplinary proceedings.

Regulatory Law Services

• Health & safety compliance and prosecutions
• Environmental enforcement and regulatory investigations
• Government and local authority regulation
• Business and professional compliance matters

Our recognised expertise includes appointments to the Specialist Advocates List for Health and Safety and Environmental Law and the Welsh Government Panel of Counsel, with members regularly ranked in The Legal 500and Chambers UK Bar Guide.

Professional Discipline

We represent individuals, regulators and disciplinary bodies in professional misconduct proceedings. Members of Civitas have served as:

• Judicial Officers for the Welsh Rugby Union, Pro12 Rugby League, and Six Nations Championship
• Legal Chairs and Advisors for Police Misconduct Panels
• Case Presenters for the Nursing & Midwifery Council
• Legal Advisors for the Education Workforce Council

We ensure all disciplinary cases are handled with fairness, rigour, and procedural compliance.

Why Instruct Civitas Chambers

• Recognised Expertise – Members ranked in The Legal 500 and Chambers UK.
• Comprehensive Coverage – Acting for regulators, professionals and disciplinary panels.
• Government Appointments – Advocates on the Welsh Government and Specialist Advocates Panels.
• Balanced Insight – Extensive experience on both prosecution and defence sides.
• Clear Strategy – Practical, proportionate solutions in complex regulatory environments.