Direct Access Barrister
Unyime April Davies
Direct Access Barrister
Unyime April Davies
I am a highly regarded criminal and regulatory law barrister with a reputation as a formidable and persuasive advocate My work encompasses advice and representation in Criminal , Regulatory and Professional Discipline and law . I have a strong reputation for excellent advocacy backed by meticulous case preparation and superb client care
Area of Law
Licensing
I advise and represent parties in licensing matters. I have extensive experience advising Local Authorities on Entertainment, Housing and Animal Boarding Licensing and appeals.
I act as a Legal Adviser for the London Borough of Ealing Licensing Sub-committee during contested hearings
Professional Discipline
I specialise in professional discipline in which my personable and approachable manner, and my ability to quickly assimilate large volumes of material has proved invaluable. I have built up extensive experience including lengthy and high-profile cases. I am instructed by both the Regulator and the Registrant in matters before the Nursing and Midwifery Council, United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy, General Pharmaceutical Council and Metropolitan Police misconduct hearings. I also appear in the appellant courts.
I am frequently instructed in proceedings involving serious allegations of misconduct, sexual assault/misconduct and dishonesty.
I have a strong advisory practice, often dealing with confidential matters of the utmost sensitivity. I have held decision making roles on behalf of Regulators.
I have developed a niche practice in advising wholesaler dealers licence holders of medicines and medical devices facing action from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency. In such matters I am able to give effective and robust advice from an early stage.