Deborah Nicholson Email & Phone Number

I have worked in public law and regulation for over 18 years. I advise commercial and charity clients in relation to Ofsted and CQC regulatory matters, including the meaning of regulated activity, registration and enforcement proceedings. In addition, I provide advice to operators and lenders involved in private health businesses on regulatory issues. I have also supported senior executives in relation to a variety of regulatory matters, including inquests/public inquiries. I represent business and directors in the criminal courts in health and safety prosecutions by various bodies including the HSE, CPS and local authorities. I have advised on the development of a no fault system in the Middle East for medical accidents and the creation of a variety of healthcare regulatory systems looking at entities and professionals. I am regarded by the Legal 500 as an expert in healthcare and a noted next generation lawyer.In addition, I am experienced in the investigation, prosecution and defence of cases before the fitness to practise committees of most healthcare regulators. I act for senior police officers in gross misconduct investigations. I also have experience of conducting High Court appeal work including judicial review proceedings for public bodies that have included complex disclosure and injunctive relief applications. In relation to sport, I am a safeguarding specialist. Recently I was appointed as the Deputy Chair of England Hockey’s Disrepute Complaint Panel. I have represented players in disciplinary proceedings and have provided advice to sports clubs on a range of governance matters. I have supported sports organisations in relation to medical service delivery, athlete welfare and safeguarding. In 2019, I finished a lengthy part time secondment with a NGB dealing with contentious matters and policy development. I am recognised in the Legal 500 as a sports law regulatory expert. I am a Fellow of CILEX and a member of ARDL. I am passionate about my pro bono work for Dementia UK, Inspiring the Future and MYZ.

Listed skills include Legal Assistance, Administrative Law, Legal Research, Legal Advice, and 16 others.