Dr Lucie  Danti

Dr Lucie Danti

  • Called in 2021

Lucie specialises in professional discipline and regulatory law.

Lucie draws on her experience working as an NHS doctor when instructed in regulatory and disciplinary matters within a healthcare setting. Having completed a full-time six-month secondment with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), Lucie has substantial experience case presenting at interim order hearings, substantive order review hearings and multi-day substantive hearings. Lucie also accepts instructions in inquests and clinical negligence.

Regulatory & Disciplinary

Lucie routinely appears before professional discipline tribunals on cases for the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), the NMC and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). Lucie’s experience includes cases involving vulnerable witnesses, allegations of serious sexual misconduct and dishonesty.

 

Cases Of Note:

NMC v YA

Successfully presented a case involving a nurse accused of lack of competence and dishonesty. The nurse was struck off the register.

HCPC v DS

Successfully presented a case involving a physiotherapist accused of serious sexual misconduct. The Registrant was struck off the register.

NMC v NS

Successfully presented a complex fitness to practise matter involving multiple allegations of lack of competence. The nurse received a 12 month suspension order.

NMC v RD

Successfully presented a high-profile case involving a senior nurse, in the Armed Forces, convicted of sexual assault. It was argued on the nurse’s behalf that he was impaired only on public interest grounds and that the public protection ground was not engaged. The nurse was found impaired on both grounds and struck off the register.

NMC v SK

Successfully presented a case involving a nurse accused of sexual misconduct towards several junior colleagues. The nurse was struck off the register.

NMC v SW

Successfully presented a case concerning a nurse accused of theft, breaching professional boundaries with patients and dishonesty. The nurse was struck off the register.

HCPC v RBB

Successfully presented a case concerning a paramedic accused of dishonesty and the deliberate concealment of the keys to an ambulance, for the purpose of preventing the ambulance from being utilised. The paramedic was struck off the register.

Inquests

Lucie regularly represents bereaved families at inquests and is happy to take instructions from other interested parties. She has experience covering Article 2 jury inquests and non-Article 2 inquests dealing with medical care and mental health issues.

Selected cases:

CF (2023) Lucie represented the bereaved family at a multi-day Article 2 jury inquest. The deceased had been sectioned under the Mental Health Act at the time of death. In a narrative conclusion, the jury identified four failings on the part of the Trust that contributed to death: inadequate communication within the ward, inadequate communication between the ward and the family, lack of evidence of an overnight care plan or a risk assessment prior to CF’s leave, and failure to follow the section 17 leave of absence policy. The coroner determined that a letter of concern was required in respect of the serious incident report, produced following the deceased’s death, and that three prevention of future death reports were required, addressing the following concerns:

  1. lack of information sharing between private psychiatrists and the different trusts.
  2. failings of record keeping and failure to adhere to policies.
  3. lack of provision of advice to families who have no experience of dealing with patients suffering from mental health difficulties.

ALS (2022) Lucie represented the bereaved family at a multi-day non-Article 2 inquest. The deceased had been under the care of an NHS Trust’s specialist mental health team at the time of death. The Coroner concluded that there had been shortfalls in care, management and treatment and issued a Prevention of Future Deaths Report.

Lucie has volunteered for AvMA and continues to grow and develop her practice in this area, which overlaps with her clinical negligence background and unique insight from her previous career as an NHS doctor.

Clinical Negligence

Lucie has a particular interest in clinical negligence and draws upon her unique insight into patient care and clinical settings, gained during her previous career as an NHS Doctor.

Her wide ranging exposure to a variety of clinical specialties enables Lucie to analyse medical evidence astutely and confidently. Lucie is happy to draft pleadings, schedules and counter schedules for clients in relation to clinical negligence cases.

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Appointments & Memberships


The Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn

General Medical Council

 

Education & Qualifications


2019 – 2020: BPTC, City Law School

2017 – 2019: Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL), Oxford Brookes University

2000 – 2006: Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MB.,ChB), University of Glasgow

2003 – 2004: Bachelor of Science (BSc.(MedSci)), University of Glasgow

 

Scholarships, Prizes and Awards

2019: Prince of Wales Scholarship, The Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn

2019: BPTC Scholarship, City Law School

2019: Winner, Oxford Brookes Client Interviewing Competition

2017: Winner, Richard Ramsey Mooting Competition

 

Testimonials


Following a recent inquest in which Lucie represented the family:

“[The family were] very appreciative of Lucie Danti’s support and the overall outcome. I would endorse this. Lucie was very professional in her approach and had a good grasp of the issues, particularly having only been instructed a few days before the Inquest. I enjoyed working with her. She  established a good rapport with the clients, addressing their concerns and obtained an outcome that more than satisfied their expectations.”

Dino Skinner – Managing Partner, Healys Solicitors.

 

Dr Lucie Danti recently represented me in court. In preparation for my court appearance she was meticulous in her attention to detail, not only in her thorough examination of all the evidence but in the delivery of that evidence, her cross examination and thoughtful questioning. She most certainly went over and above what I expected in terms of communication before and during the court appearance. She was extremely composed during proceedings and her calm and supportive manner gave me confidence and enabled me to see beyond the stress and anxiety that I was feeling.

I very much appreciate the knowledge and support I received from Lucie Danti and I feel very fortunate to have been represented by her.

Previous Employment


Prior to commencing her legal studies, Lucie worked as a junior doctor for the NHS, which has provided her with a unique insight into patient care and clinical settings. The role involved working within ward based clinical teams in a variety of medical specialties, coordinating inpatient care between departments and taking instruction from/liaising with, medical and nursing colleagues.

 

Personal Interests


Lucie enjoys jazz music, singing, running slowly and spending time with her family and Irish Terrier, Freddie.