 "His understanding of the client's needs and his ability to translate this into a legal strategy is the key to Sunil's success together with his excellent client communication and brilliant interpersonal skills." |  "I just want to let you know how much I appreciate your professionalism and your style which is calm and clear and the clarity with which you explained the options every time to me which made it easy for me to come to decisions." |  "I was very very lucky to have you as my solicitor. I would not hesitate to recommend your services to anybody I may encounter who may require such services." |  "I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude for your dedication and hard work on my behalf. Your attention to detail, legal expertise, and tireless efforts have been truly invaluable throughout this challenging process. I feel confident in your abilities and trust your judgment implicitly." |
|---|---|---|---|
 "Your knowledge of the medical field and the intricacies of the GMC's disciplinary process have been a tremendous asset. I believe that you are the best person to represent me in this matter, and I am confident that with your guidance, we can achieve a positive outcome." |  "I cannot put into words how grateful I am for the help and support you have given me during the last 8 months. You literally took the worry away from me when we were speaking over the phone. I knew that you were only at the end of the phone if I needed you. Thank you so very much." |  "Sunil's exceptional due diligence when he looks into matters with fine detail and his experience in several areas of the law has meant that I have had total trust and confidence in his abilities for over a decade." |  "His knowledge of the regulations combined with his unparalleled breadth of technical expertise places him in a unique position to provide comprehensive legal advice and support to healthcare clients." |
Practice Areas
Whilst having been called to the Bar and being a member of Grays Inn, Sunil currently practises from the firm of solicitors, Gunnercooke LLP, as a solicitor in the practice areas set out below.
Healthcare Law
Sunil is a specialist in all areas of healthcare law, ranging from inquests to procurement and commercial sales to advising in relation to compliance with the Care Quality Commission requirements. He handles all aspects of contentious work including clinical negligence, confidentiality, consent to treatment and other regulatory inquiries.
Employment Law
Sunil advises clients in relation to the full range of employment law. In addition he represents clients in employment tribunal proceedings, and has developed a reputation for challenging complex areas of employment law in the Appellate courts, (particularly in cases where he didn't act at first instance). He has experience of cases in the European Court of Human Rights, Supreme Court, the former House of Lords, Court of Appeal, Employment Appeal Tribunal and Employment Tribunal.
Administrative Law
Sunil has conducted a number of judicial review cases at the Adminstrative Court.
He has made urgent applications in relation to challenging decisions made by public authorities.
Sunil is acting in proceedings against the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care and Public Health England in relation to contraventions of Article 2 of the Human Rights Act 1998 in respect of the government's response to Covid-19.
Commercial Litigation
Sunil routinely is called upon to represent the interests of hospitals, healthcare organisations, practices, practitioners and Associations representing various practitioners, skilled nursing facilities and other businesses in a range of litigation.
He has extensive experience of alternative dispute resolution procedures including mediation, in addition to High Court matters and successfully applied for injunctions.
Professional Disciplinary
Sunil assists healthcare professionals at all stages of regulatory investigations and at interim and final (Fitness to Practise) hearings before the GMC, GDC, NMC and other regulators.
Outside healthcare, Sunil has been called upon to represent accountants in regulatory proceedings brought by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales.
Sales & Purchases
Sunil assists with practice sales and acquisitions, including advising on the due diligence process as it relates to CQC regstration, regulatory notice and consent, staff transfers and property transfers.
Sunil acts for corporate chains as well as individuals.
Procurement Challenges
Sunil has been consistently tasked since 2010 with examining and challenging questionable procurement decisions, particularly those related to specialist orthodontic services.
He has successfully identified manifest errors and violations of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 in various procurement processes. The contracting authorities have taken note of Sunil's submissions which have led to his clients being awarded contracts, even without the need to commence legal proceedings in Court.