Meet the Team
Meet the Team
Professional Profile
Rachel Riggs Solicitor, Professional Disciplinary
Where did you study?
Leicester University
When did you Qualify?
1997
What do you specialise in?
Rachel specialises in helping those with issues affecting their ability to work in their chosen area of practise, whether through fitness to practise investigations or CRB disclosures or applications to bar.
Read MoreRecent case successes
Successfully defended an application by the DBS to bar a young health care assistant from both the childrens' and vulnerable adults lists. Obtained redaction in CRB enhanced discolsure record where the police information contained misleading and inappropriate statements of opinion. Several cases before regulatory bodies such as the GMC, GDC and SRA concluded at earliest stage of fitness to practise investigations due to responses submitted.
Accreditations & memberships
She is a member of the Law Society and Lincoln’s Inn. Rachel is also a member of the Association of Regulatory and Disciplinary Lawyers.
Personal Profile
What was your first job?
Waitress at a golf club
What are your hobbies?
Walking the dog, home interiors, cooking, gardening and films
What's your favourite drink?
Depending on the time of day - cappuccino or chardonnay
What would your ideal holiday be?
In winter - somewhere in the southern hemisphere- where there is no phone reception
What has been your greatest achievement this year?
Turning 40 and having a party to remember followed by a trip to New York
Also in this department
Chris Sellars
Solicitor, Executive Director, Head of BLS
Trevor Hughes
Solicitor, Director, Head of Dispute Resolution
Andrew Critchlow
Solicitor
Rob Stubbs
Solicitor - Director
Michael Parker
Litigation Executive
