Regulation and Fitness to Practise Hearings
O’Connor LLP advises regulators, individuals and organisations on regulation matters and on responding to fitness to practise and professional conduct issues before professional regulators in Ireland. We support clients through the full lifecycle of a regulatory matter—helping to identify key issues, prepare clear written submissions and evidence, and engage constructively with regulators and their processes. We also assist with related governance, compliance, and risk-management questions that can arise for regulated professionals and regulated businesses. Our focus is on practical, proportionate support that helps clients understand their options, meet process requirements, and manage regulatory risk.
Our Regulatory Law and Fitness to Practise Services:
Regulatory law
- Regulatory risk and compliance support, including internal policies and procedures * Governance and decision-making support for regulated organisations
- Responding to regulatory correspondence, information requests, and complaints
- Advising on reporting, notifications, and engagement strategies (where required)
- Preparing documentation to support regulatory assessments and reviews
- Judicial Reviews
- Supporting internal reviews and fact-finding processes connected to regulatory issues
Fitness to practise and professional conduct
- Early-stage advice on complaint handling and regulatory engagement
- Preparing responses to complaints, allegations, and preliminary inquiries
- Support with case preparation, including evidence collation and witness preparation
- Representation and support at interviews, meetings, and hearings
- Advice on interim measures, undertakings, and agreed outcomes (where available within the process)
- Post-hearing support, including next steps, compliance with outcomes, and practical implementation
Who We Support
We work with a range of stakeholders, including:
✔ Statutory Regulators
✔ Regulated professionals and practitioners
✔ Senior executives and directors in regulated organisations
✔ HR and compliance teams managing regulatory-facing issues
✔ Boards and leadership teams with governance responsibilities
✔ Organisations handling complaints, conduct concerns, or regulatory inquiries
Our Approach
We provide clear, structured support focused on process, preparation, and practical outcomes. We help clients assess the issues, identify relevant documents and evidence, and plan an appropriate response strategy—whether that involves early engagement, informal resolution pathways (where appropriate), or full preparation for a formal hearing. Where matters are sensitive or time-critical, we prioritise prompt advice, careful drafting, and organised case management so clients can respond confidently and consistently.
Get in Touch
If you would like to discuss a regulatory law matter or a fitness to practise hearing, please contact our team.
Partners:
- Ruth O’Connor : ruth.oconnor@oclegal.ie
Solicitors:
- Thomas Conchrane
- Laura Flood
Phone: 00 353 1 6764488 or Email: mail@oclegal.ie