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July 16, 2020

RIAA Barker Gillette UK strengthens its Regulatory Team

West End Law firm, RIAA Barker Gillette (UK), has today announced the appointment of partner Susan Humble strengthening its growing Regulatory practice.

Susan, who joined the firm as a partner in July, brings a wealth of experience to the Regulatory Team.

Susan was previously Chief Executive Officer and Clerk to the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal, a role she held for nearly eight years, and Head of the Secretariat, National Anti-Doping Panel at Sport Resolutions (UK). She is currently Chair of the Board at the Taxation Disciplinary Board and a lay panellist of the Professional Conduct Panel at the government agency, the Teaching Regulation Agency.

RIAA Barker Gillette (UK)’s Regulatory Team acts primarily for businesses and individuals across a wide range of industry sectors including healthcare, journalism, professional services, retail and sport.

Instructions have involved engagement with the:

  • British Horseracing Association
  • Civil Aviation Authority
  • Chartered Trading Standards Institute
  • Competition & Markets Authority
  • Department for Business Innovation & Skills
  • Department of Trade and Industry
  • Football Association
  • Financial Conduct Authority
  • General Dental Council
  • General Medical Council
  • Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales
  • Information Commissioner’s Office
  • Solicitors Regulation Authority

Commenting on her appointment, Susan said:

“RIAA Barker Gillette (UK) is an ambitious LLP acting for innovative businesses and individuals. Its regulatory services are in high demand, with clients attracted by our dynamic approach offering flexibility and high-level commercial advice. I am looking forward to returning to private practice, working alongside the RIAA Barker Gillette (UK) team as it continues to grow.”

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