I am a Partner in our Healthcare team. I advise clients in relation to disciplinary, regulatory and criminal investigations and prosecutions in the healthcare sector.As one of our team of advocates, I frequently appear before statutory regulators and disciplinary panels . I deal with professional performance, conduct and health concerns. My caseload consistently includes challenging cases which involve complex clinical and legal issues many of which are the subject of media interest. A signifcant part of my practice involves defending healthcare and other professionals accused of sexual impropriety. I am one of the many partners in the department ranked for professional discipline in the legal directories.Possesses a ‘huge work ethic, as well as an amazing ability to handle heavy caseloads with aplomb and stay calm in the face of heavy fire.’ Chambers and Partners 2017The ‘personable, approachable’ William Childs maintains his strong reputation in the field of healthcare regulation. Sources comment on his intelligent, diligent approach. Chambers and Partners 2016.Areas of Expertise: Advising in respect of regulatory and criminal investigations Advising in respect of compliance with statutory regimes Interim orders and fitness to practise hearings Statutory appeals Judicial review applications and urgent injunctive applications in the High Court Senior Court hearings including High Court and Court of Appeals Criminal proceedings, both summary trials and trials on indictment Employment disciplinary hearings and Employment Tribunal proceedings First Tier Tribunal hearings Coroner’s inquests