Disciplinary sanctions imposed
Genevieve Wells
At a Conduct Hearing, Genevieve Wells was found in breach of A1b), A4c)i) and A4c)ii) and A9c) from the Code of Conduct 1 January 2022:
Clause A1: Professional Conduct
The members shall at all times:
A1b) act faithfully and honourably in their professional responsibilities.
Clause A4: Professional Indemnity Insurance
A4c) were principals but who have ceased to provide services directly to clients shall take all reasonable steps to either:
i. ensure that adequate run off professional indemnity insurance cover is effected; or
ii. discharge their duty whilst protecting the interest of their clients.
Clause A9: Bankruptcy and Insolvency
A member shall report to the Institute within 28 days, 35 days if resident overseas, if they are:
A9c) a director of a company which is wound up (other than for amalgamation or reconstruction purposes).
Disciplinary action
In accordance with the Conduct & Disciplinary Procedures Item 20b), Schedule of Disciplinary Sanctions, Genevieve Wells has been Excluded from the Institute in respect of the breach of Clause A1b).
In accordance with the Conduct & Disciplinary Procedures Item 20b), Schedule of Disciplinary Sanctions, Genevieve Wells has been Excluded from the Institute in respect of the breach of Clause A4c)i) and A4c)ii).
In accordance with the Conduct & Disciplinary Procedures Item 20b), Schedule of Disciplinary Sanctions, Genevieve Wells has been Reprimanded in respect of the breach of Clause A9c).
August 2025
Kevin Duguid
At a Conduct Hearing, Kevin Duguid was found in breach of A1b), and A5b)i) from the Code of Conduct September 2020:
Clause A1: Professional Conduct
The members shall at all times:
A1b) act faithfully and honourably in their professional responsibilities.
Clause A5: Offering and/or Providing Services Directly to a Client
A5b) Chartered Members acting as principals of a practice shall:
i. before commencing work on any commission, ensure that their terms of engagement have been given in writing to the client.
Disciplinary Action
In accordance with the Conduct & Disciplinary Procedures Item 20b), Schedule of Disciplinary Sanctions, Kevin Duguid has been Expelled from the Institute in respect of the breach of Clause A1b).
In accordance with the Conduct & Disciplinary Procedures Item 20b), Schedule of Disciplinary Sanctions, Kevin Duguid has been Reprimanded in respect of the breach of Clause A5b)i).
August 2025
Nicola Davies
At a Conduct Hearing, Nicola Davies was found in breach of Clauses 1b), 3c)i), 3c)ii) and 4c) from the Code of Conduct effective 1 March 2019:
Clause 1: Professional Conduct
Chartered Members or profile candidates who:
b) act faithfully and honourably in their professional responsibilities.
Clause 3: Practice Registration
Chartered Members acting as principals shall:
c)i) Obtain and maintain formal registration of their practice with the Institute;
c)ii) Comply with the requirements for registration as published by the Institute from time to time.
Clause 4: Professional Indemnity Insurance
Chartered Members who:
c) were principals but who have ceased to provide services directly to clients shall take all reasonable steps to either:
i. ensure that adequate run off professional indemnity insurance cover is effected; or
ii. discharge their duty whilst protecting the interest of their clients.
Disciplinary action
In accordance with the Conduct & Disciplinary Procedures Item 20b), Schedule of Disciplinary Sanctions, Nicola Davies has been reprimanded in respect of the breach of clauses 1b).
In accordance with the Conduct & Disciplinary Procedures Item 20b), Schedule of Disciplinary Sanctions, Nicola Davies has been reprimanded in respect of the breach of clauses 3c)i) and 3c)ii).
In accordance with the Conduct & Disciplinary Procedures Item 20b), Schedule of Disciplinary Sanctions, Nicola Davies has been reprimanded in respect of the breach of clauses 4c).
September 2023
Steven Hedley
At a Conduct hearing, Steven Hedley was found in breach of Clause A1a), Clause A1b), Clause A8a) and Clause A8c) from the Code of Conduct effective 1 September 2020.
Clause A1: Professional Conduct
The members shall at all times:
A1a) act with integrity so as to uphold the standing and reputation of the Institute;
A1b) act faithfully and honourably in their professional responsibilities.
Clause A8: Breaches of the Code
The members shall:
A8a) report to the Institute any alleged breaches of the Code by themselves of which they become aware;
A8c) when subject to an investigation by the Institute of an alleged breach of the Code, use their best endeavours to assist in that investigation at their own cost.
Disciplinary action
In accordance with the Conduct & Disciplinary Procedures effective 1 January 2021, Schedule of Disciplinary Sanctions – Section A, Item 1c), the Conduct Committee determined that Steven Hedley to be expelled from the Institute in respect of the breach of Clause A1a), A1b), A8a) and A8c) from the Code of Conduct effective 1 September 2020.
January 2022
Details of Conduct Hearings are published in AT Journal and on this website.