I advise businesses in highly regulated sectors and have a particular interest in health and life sciences but also in education, sport, legal, surveying, policing, social care and finance. I have also acted for regulatory bodies for over 20 years and have earned a name as a leading individual in the field of healthcare regulation and professional discipline.
Drawing on my public and administrative law experience I provide independent audit, investigation and review services to Boards and Senior Executive Teams in relation to complaints handling, disciplinary processes and governance. I will often work with them to manage their ongoing regulatory relationships.
I provide strategic advice in relation to regulation and compliance in the UK and overseas. I have helped develop new regulatory frameworks for professions and sectors and I have supported innovative businesses as they navigate the regulatory landscape, for example in online health and pharmacy services and CBD. I train and support staff and decision makers at public bodies and act for clients bringing and defending judicial review cases.
I regularly speak at national and international regulatory conferences and have published numerous articles on fitness to practice issues.
- Led on the 2024 Enforcement Review at the Bar Standards Board https://www.barstandardsboard.org.uk/resources/press-releases/the-bar-standards-board-publishes-the-fieldfisher-review-of-its-enforcement-system.html
- Provided training for Fitness to Practise teams at many Higher Education Institutions
- Advised the Creative Industry Independent Standards Authority on investigation procedures
- Spoke at the Council for Licensure, Education and Regulation on "International Standards Creep"
What others say…
Sarah Ellson is exceptional. Helpful and speedy answers that are decoded for the lay person. Sarah has spent the time getting to know us, and she is easy to access, communicative and pragmatic. Clear sighted and well-expressed advice.
Sarah Ellson is a standout partner with a wealth of experience, calm judgement and a clarity of thought and analysis that is just fantastic.
She is an excellent litigator with a good eye for broader strategic issues.
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Manchester, England
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Manchester, England
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Munich , Germany
- +49 (0)89 620 306 245
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Paris, France
- +33 (0)1 70 37 81 00
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Dublin 4, Ireland
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