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.
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’s legal career also includes work on 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 | Legal Operations Support
Ben Jones is a seasoned legal operations specialist, 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 is responsible for the smooth running of operations, overseeing client onboarding, and providing general support across the organisation. His role encompasses streamlining processes, implementing operational improvements, and ensuring that clients receive clear, reliable communication from their very first interaction. Ben is committed to excellence and ethical practice, providing dependable operational support to ensure the firm delivers efficient and high-quality legal services.
A Strategic Approach to Healthcare Regulatory Defence
Jonathan’s approach is built on strategic preparation and regulatory insight. Having worked extensively with regulators, he understands their processes and anticipates their arguments. His 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
Jonathan offers 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)
His expertise covers all aspects of fitness to practise proceedings, including regulatory defence, High Court appeals, and judicial reviews.
Notable Fitness to Practise Defence Cases
Jonathan has 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. Jonathan Meadows offers 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 Jonathan Meadows today.