Annual Dento-legal study day 2025

Formerly of RadcliffesLeBrasseur, William is a Partner in the health sector team at Weightmans. He advises clients in relation to disciplinary, regulatory and criminal investigations and prosecutions in the healthcare sector.

As one of the team of advocates, William frequently appears before statutory regulators, disciplinary panels and coroners. William deals with professional performance, conduct and health concerns. His caseload consistently includes challenging cases which involve complex clinical and legal issues many of which are the subject of media interest. William is one of the many partners in the department ranked for professional discipline in the legal directories.

Len is Head of BDA Indemnity, a general dental practitioner, foundation trainer and practice owner. He has 21 years’ experience as a dento-legal advisor supporting dentists with complaints, clinical and regulatory issues, and clinical negligence claims. He is lead lecturer at the University of Bedfordshire teaching on the MA in Dental Law and Ethics.

He has authored and co-authored two books: “Understanding NHS dentistry” and “Dental Law and Ethics” and has contributed legal and ethical content to a number of textbooks, journals and websites. He regularly shares his wisdom on NHS regulations and contract reform and has both dental and legal qualifications.

Julia Furley is a senior barrister and founding partner of JFH Law. She was called to the Bar in 2000 and worked in Chambers in London for over 10 years, before establishing JFH Law in 2010; one of the first Legal Disciplinary Partnerships in the UK.

Julia advises businesses in all aspects of company law and employment law, and represents companies and individuals appearing before the courts, employment tribunal and appeal tribunal. She also provides training seminars and lectures in company and employment law to businesses and associations. In addition, Julia represents clients appearing before professional panels, such as the General Medical Council and General Dental Council.

Known for her meticulous case preparation, the outstanding results Julia achieves are a testament to her dedication to each and every case she is instructed in. She has enjoyed success in both the High Court and Court of Appeal.

James is a barrister specialising in employment law and dental contracts. He has appeared in several employment appeal tribunals on behalf of dentists and is also an accredited mediator.

Jack Myers is senior account director at Alder, advising clients across their healthcare practice. Having worked for a range of specialist communications firms, advising clients in the worlds of technology, politics and charity, Jack’s broader experience includes working at The Times and Legal 500. He has degrees from the University of Oxford, the University of Cambridge, and City, University of London. 

Andrea Ogden is the BDA’s Undergraduate and Career Development Lead and an experienced associate dentist. With a background in dental education, she has previously held roles as an Educational Supervisor and Foundation Training Programme Director. Andrea has clinical experience in NHS, private, and community dental settings. Passionate about supporting the next generation of dental professionals, she regularly delivers talks on the key issues affecting young dentists.