Professional Discipline & Regulatory Proceedings

Professionals accused of misconduct face particular problems. In regulatory proceedings, a professional is required to cooperate with investigators. You may need to attend an interview and provide documents or materials. This information might be used against you. These investigations will start immediately, and you may be required to give a statement. Contact a lawyer before doing so. It is possible to be cooperative and still protect your rights, but it takes judgment and experience to get it right.

Each profession is governed by a different regulatory body, with different regulatory laws and regulations. The investigations and hearings can be unique. The proceedings may even be informal, but the consequences are serious. You may face fines, suspension or even expulsion from the profession. The defence of regulatory offences starts immediately, from the first contact with investigators, so do not wait to call a lawyer.