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Sydney Chawatama

Sydney Chawatama graduated with a First Class degree in English and European Law from Essex University.  He was called to the Bar in 1994 and has over 20 years' experience representing healthcare professionals and students in disciplinary proceedings before the GMC, GDC, NMC and other tribunals.  He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.

 

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