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Duncan Mawby

Consultant, Professional Discipline and Clinical Defence; Professional Liability
BTO Solicitors LLP, Edinburgh

Duncan specialises in the representation of healthcare and other professionals before their professional regulators, in disciplinary proceedings and before the civil and criminal courts. An experienced advocate, he regularly represents doctors and dentists in fitness to practise proceedings, conducting professional disciplinary hearings before the General Medical Council and General Dental Council.

Duncan has also represented pharmacists before the General Pharmaceutical Council and accountants before the Chartered Institute of Public Finance & Accountancy and has prosecuted professional disciplinary proceedings against teachers and social workers.

Duncan has acted on the instructions of the three main medical defence organisations for over 17 years and has extensive experience of defending doctors and dentists in clinical negligence claims in the Court of Session and the Sheriff Courts, as well as in NHS investigations and disciplinary proceedings.

CPD & Training with Duncan Mawby:

Medical Negligence Law Update Seminar 2023 On-demand

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CPD & training events, Webinar, High Street and General Practice|Medical negligence, Medical negligence - defender, Personal injury, Insurance, Civil court work, Civil legal aid, Personal injury - defender
Watch our speakers for comprehensive updates and essential guidance on Medical Negligence Law and key practice considerations. Learn about the latest developments and the practical issues you need to keep in mind in relation to the main principles of medical negligence, along with recent cases and decisions.
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