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Greg Foxsmith
Greg is a Legal Director in the Criminal team.
Greg is a highly regarded and experienced lawyer and advocate with over 25 years experience. He returns to criminal litigation after a stint as a senior advocate in our regulatory team, dealing with misconduct cases across a wide range of professions, particularly in health care. His expertise in both fields will be invaluable in defending professionals facing allegations that have both criminal and regulatory consequences.
His Crime work has previously focussed on defending individuals accused of homicide, violence, robbery, drug offences, alleged sex offences, harassment and those charged with offences arising from public protest. He has vast experience of defending high profile suspects detained at the police station, and at Court at every level from the Magistrates Court to the Court of Appeal. His client list includes those in the public eye, particularly sport, media and politics, and he is celebrated for his discrete approach and pro-active case management.
He is a former President of the London Criminal courts Solicitors Association. Having acted for both the prosecution and defence throughout his career, Greg understands the impact regulatory proceedings have on the individual and the wider public. Whilst always seeking the best outcome for the client, he is also known for being a thoughtful and fair advocate. Greg regularly speaks at legal events, has contributed to or been quoted by newspapers and journals, and has contributed as a legal commentator on both radio and TV programmes.
Greg was a Partner at his previous firm, before becoming a full time advocate and then joining KN.
Outside of the adversarial arena, Greg is co-founder of the Jack Leslie Campaign, and his interests include music and sports, notably his lifelong support of Plymouth Argyle FC! He is also a trustee for mentoring charity “Bridging the Gap”
Recent work
Greg was regularly instructed to present on behalf of regulatory bodies in relation to serious, complex and high profile hearings. He has acted for a number of healthcare regulators including HCPC in relation to lack of competence and misconduct cases including allegations of dishonesty, sexual impropriety, racist behaviour and misuse of drugs. Greg also presented for other regultors including the ARB, for allegations of lack of competence, inappropriate relationships, inadequate record-keeping, data breaches and other misconduct.
In the criminal sphere, his recent work has included successful appearances for clients charged with passport offences and identity fraud, rape and sexual assault, and a variety of drug offences.
Greg has presented numerous regulatory cases involving social workers, including allegations of lack of competence, inappropriate relationships, inadequate record-keeping, data breaches and other misconduct.
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES AND MEMBERSHIPS
- Association of Regulatory and Disciplinary Lawyers (ARDL)
- London Criminal Courts Solicitors Association (LCCSA)
- Plymouth Argyle Supporters Association London Branch (PASALB)-current President
“...a difficult case, but it was made easier thanks to his conscientious approach. He really is an asset...”
A Client
“....I felt compelled to message you to pass on my sincere thanks to Greg.....extremely competent and professional”
A Client