Nationally recognised in his field, Tim is head of the firm’s commercial litigation and regulatory department and specialises in regulatory compliance.
Praised in Legal 500 for his ‘calm approach under pressure, which is appreciated by his clients’, Tim acts for organisations and individuals in the health and social care, social housing, and charities sectors. His work includes supporting care providers in preparing for CQC assessments and in challenging unfair ratings. He also represents clients facing CQC enforcement action.
Tim acts for clients across all sectors in inquest proceedings, public inquiries, safeguarding investigations and criminal investigations and prosecutions by the police and other regulators such as the Health and Safety Executive.
Tim values being part of a social purpose law firm; supporting clients in ways that can help to change society for the better. Whilst his work typically involves advising on complicated and challenging issues, he and the regulatory team are often able to support clients to implement positive changes and reassure stakeholders.
My specialisms
- Regulatory investigations and proceedings
- Criminal investigations and proceedings
- Health and safety
- Inquests
- Public Inquiries
- Judicial review
My insights
From reaction to prevention: how care providers can proactively manage inquests
Care providers are spending more of their precious time and resources to manage inquests and attend hearings. After...
New CQC assessment framework requires preparation from care providers
The rollout of the Care Quality Commission’s (CQC) new single assessment framework is underway, but many social care...
Changes to Ofsted’s post-inspection arrangements and complaints handling
Following the tragic death of Ruth Perry, Ofsted commenced a consultation, proposing to change its post-inspection arrangements. Ofsted...
CQC focus on workforce wellbeing
The CQC recently sought responses from providers and professionals working in the health and social care sector on what workforce...