Fallon Alexis

A very capable and bright junior barrister, regularly instructed by regulators and professionals for her quick understanding of the issues and commanding advocacy in hearing.

Overview

By way of natural extension to her work defending and prosecuting in the criminal courts, Fallon has built up a wealth of experience in a range of regulatory matters including professional discipline, industry regulation and where the regulatory field interfaces with public law, in inquests and inquiries.

Experience

Fallon has vast experience of professional discipline.  She appears before the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service, Nursing and Midwifery Council, General Dental Council, the Health and Care Professionals Council and the Teaching Regulation Agency. 

Healthcare
She is particularly well placed to deal with professional discipline matters involving quasi-criminal allegations and has represented registrants, as well as appearing on behalf of regulators, in conviction cases and in those involving serious dishonesty charges.  In 2012, Fallon spent a considerable amount of time presenting cases on behalf of the NMC before the Investigating Committee and the Conduct and Competence Committee in relation to both interim and substantive hearings. Since then, Fallon has focused on advising and representing registrants facing disciplinary proceedings before the NMC.  Since 2013 Fallon has received instructions to act as a case presenter on behalf of the GDC in relation to both interim and substantive hearings before the relevant committees.  Fallon has also received instructions from the GDC’s Illegal Practice team, a discrete team within the GDC which focuses on investigating and prosecuting those who practice dentistry illegally.  Fallon receives instructions from Kingsley Napley LLP to present cases before the Conduct and Competence Committee and Health Committee of the HCPC involving allegations of clinical failings, dishonesty and misconduct. 

Professional Discipline
Fallon has experience of representing professionals from outside the scope of health care regulation, for example she has defended an accountant before the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. Since 2021, Fallon has a built up a wealth of experience in preparing and presenting cases online before the Teaching Regulation Agency, where she is instructed on behalf of the Department for Education in teacher misconduct cases, ranging in the level of seriousness involved. Fallon has experience assisting individuals appearing before the Inns Conduct Committee (ICC) of the Bar Tribunals & Adjudication Service. Fallon recently represented an individual whose fitness to practice as a barrister has been called into question following a declaration on their application form to join an Inn of Court of a finding of misconduct against them whilst a student at university. Fallon represented the individual at their ICC Hearing wherein she successfully persuaded the Panel that her client is a fit a proper person to be admitted to join their chosen Inn of Court.

Industry Regulation
Fallon has considerable experience of industry regulation.  She has privately prosecuted on behalf of the SIA in licensing appeals in the Magistrates' Court, pursuant to the Private Security Industry Act 2001. Fallon's experience in this area commenced prior to her career at the Bar, when she worked for Kingsley Napley LLP and was responsible for the day to day preparation of SIA licensing appeals in the Magistrates' and Crown Courts.

Further experiences
Fallon's practice in other areas places her extremely well when the regulatory field merges with others, such as public law and crime.  She is well versed at representing professionals in the criminal context.  And she has experience of dealing with professional discipline in an inquisitorial legal process, as with Public Law.  Fallon was a junior member of the Counsel to Inquiry's team of the Mid-Staffordshire Public Inquiry which resulted in the Francis Report being published in 2013.  In the report Fallon is acknowledged for her contribution to the inquiry team. Fallon also received instructions in relation to the Hillsborough Disaster, and more recently, the Post Office Inquiry.

Notable Cases

R v McNaught (2012)
Prosecuting a former Police Community Support Officer charged with theft.

R (GDC) v Kibria (2014)
Represented the General Dental Council in the prosecution of unqualified tooth whitener. The defendant was told by the judge that ‘He had betrayed his patient’s trust’ and that ‘people will have been misled by [his] advert’ was ordered to pay a total of £1,600 in fines, costs and compensation.

Reviews

'A dedicated performer with common sense who gets on with everybody.' Chambers UK (2022)

'Dedicated, full of common sense and someone who gets on with everyone.' Chambers UK (2021)

'One of the up-and-coming juniors at the Criminal Bar, she has a great future ahead of her. She is compelling in court and her judgement is extremely sound.' Legal 500 (2021)

‘Very slick and smart.’ ‘Brilliant – she’s handled some heavyweight cases and always delivers a great result.’ Chambers UK (2020)

‘She handles serious cases, primarily for the defence.’ Legal 500 (2020)

'A dedicated and committed advocate with strong presentation skills.' Legal 500 (2018)

'Highly skilled beyond her years of call.' Legal 500 (2017)

'Fantastic written work. Great feedback from clients.' Chambers UK Crime (2013)

'A bright future.' Chambers UK Crime (2013)

'Fantastic written work. Great feedback from clients.' Chambers UK (2013)

'A bright future.' Chambers UK Professional Discipline (2013)