My role
I am a partner and lead the firm’s regulatory team. My work predominantly relates to advising and representing clients in the health and social care and social housing sectors.
My experience
I have significant experience in a broad range of regulatory proceedings. I advise clients during police and regulatory investigations. I represent clients in criminal and regulatory proceedings, including health and safety prosecutions, and I have significant experience representing clients during inquests. I have acted in many high profile and complex cases of significant public interest. My clients appreciate my calm approach and ability to provide expert support at a time of crises.
‘Tim Coolican, as partner is the platonic ideal of a lawyer. Calm, decent, hardworking, sensible, and always right. His understated manner is a delight.’ Legal 500, 2023
‘Tim Coolican – has a calm, reassuring manner and can cut through to the heart of the issues rapidly. His advice is well-presented and delivers the desired result.’ Legal 500, 2023
My specialisms
- Regulatory investigations and proceedings
- Criminal investigations and proceedings
- Health and safety
- Inquests
- Judicial review
My insights
From reaction to prevention: how care providers can proactively manage inquests
Care providers are spending more of their precious time and resources to manage inquests and attend hearings. After...
New CQC assessment framework requires preparation from care providers
The rollout of the Care Quality Commission’s (CQC) new single assessment framework is underway, but many social care...
Changes to Ofsted’s post-inspection arrangements and complaints handling
Following the tragic death of Ruth Perry, Ofsted commenced a consultation, proposing to change its post-inspection arrangements. Ofsted...
CQC focus on workforce wellbeing
The CQC recently sought responses from providers and professionals working in the health and social care sector on what workforce...
Who regulates the regulators?
Recently there has been an increased level of scrutiny around the pressures from regulators, following the tragic death of Ruth Perry...