Jonathan Meadows | Healthcare Regulatory Defence Lawyer
Jonathan Meadows is a leading healthcare regulatory defence lawyer, specialising in fitness to practise cases and professional discipline. With extensive experience in both prosecution and defence, he provides expert legal representation to healthcare professionals facing regulatory investigations, misconduct allegations, and disciplinary hearings.
Jonathan currently represents a broad spectrum of professionals, including doctors, dentists, dental care professionals, pharmacists, paramedics, biomedical scientists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, practitioner psychologists, radiographers, optometrists, social workers, and nurses. Clients have praised Jonathan for his remarkable ability to quickly grasp the complexities of their cases and to distil highly intricate matters into clear, actionable strategies—consistently achieving the best possible outcomes before regulatory bodies.
Before establishing his defence practice, Jonathan served as Chief Prosecutor for the General Dental Council (GDC), overseeing all fitness to practise cases. He led a team of 35 lawyers and paralegals, advised the CEO and senior leadership on regulatory risk, and managed complex legal strategies. His expertise includes High Court appeals, judicial reviews, and complex case management. As Chair of the Complex Case Oversight Group, he was responsible for reviewing and guiding major regulatory cases.
Jonathan has advised the General Pharmaceutical Council on both its operational strategy and some of its most complex cases presented to its Fitness to Practise Committees.
Jonathan’s legal career also includes work on cases arising from significant healthcare inquiries, such as the Mid Staffordshire NHS Trust scandal and the Operation Jasmine Care Home Inquiry. This experience now informs his regulatory defence practice, offering clients a strategic approach to legal challenges.
He is a member of the Law Society of England and Wales and the Association of Regulatory and Disciplinary Lawyers. He also serves as a practitioner editor for the British Journal of Professional Regulatory Law.
Ben Jones | Paralegal Fee Earner
Ben Jones is recognised for his pragmatic and empathetic approach to client support. With over 24 years’ experience across the legal, corporate, and educational sectors, he offers dependable guidance throughout the legal process.
Ben holds a degree in Law (LLB Hons) from the Open University and has held key roles at Sainsbury’s PLC, where he managed learning and development for colleagues across the Southwest. Later, as Project Controller at Atkins-Realis, he oversaw finances for major engineering projects and led training for new graduates in financial project controls.
Since 2023, Ben has taught English online and serves as a founding teacher at an international school, where he is passionate about fostering growth and confidence in young learners.
At Regulation Resolution, Ben keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes. He manages client onboarding and handles the day-to-day operations that keep cases moving forward. Ben supports the legal team with essential paralegal tasks, from preparing case materials to double-checking paperwork and ensuring deadlines are met. His calm, organised approach means clients always receive clear updates and reliable support from their very first interaction. With Ben’s attention to detail and commitment to efficiency, our team delivers legal services you can trust—on time, every time.
A Strategic Approach to Healthcare Regulatory Defence
Our approach is built on strategic preparation and regulatory insight. Having worked extensively with regulators, we understand their processes and anticipates their arguments. Our experience in both prosecution and defence ensures that healthcare professionals receive informed, strategic, and practical legal representation in fitness to practise cases.
Expert Legal Services for Healthcare Professionals
We offer specialist legal support to professionals facing regulatory scrutiny from:
- General Optical Council
- General Osteopathic Council
- General Pharmaceutical Council
- Social Work England
- General Medical Council (GMC)
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- General Chiropractic Council
- Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
- Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
Our expertise covers all aspects of fitness to practise proceedings, including regulatory defence, High Court appeals, and judicial reviews.
Notable Fitness to Practise Defence Cases
We have successfully defended healthcare professionals in high-stakes cases, including:
- SG: Defended a senior healthcare professional in the Operation Jasmine Inquiry, securing a Caution Order.
- RB: Represented a professional in the Mid Staffordshire Trust scandal, leading to an unrestricted return to practice.
- AW: Negotiated a five-year caution for a client involved in medication theft.
- DG: Achieved full exoneration for a senior professional accused of assault.
- SV: Successfully defended a client facing sexual assault allegations, allowing them to return to practice with a caution for unrelated matters.
Get in Touch – Free 30-Minute Consultation
If you are a healthcare professional facing a fitness to practise investigation or disciplinary action, expert legal representation can make all the difference. We offer a free, no-obligation 30-minute consultation to discuss your case and outline your legal options.
How It Works:
- Initial Consultation – Book a free 30-minute call to assess your case and discuss your options, with no obligation.
- Case Review & Pricing –If you want to proceed, choose between hourly rates or milestone-based pricing aligned with the fitness to practise process.
- Strategic Defence – Receive expert representation and guidance throughout your case.
Your career and professional reputation deserve the best defence. Contact Regulation Resolution Solicitors today.