Gerry is recommended in Chambers & Partners in police law and in both Chambers & Partners and the Legal 500 for professional discipline.

 "Sterling advocate" Gerard Boyle is recognised for his depth of knowledge of police disciplinary procedures. He recently acted for the Chief Constable of Nottinghamshire in a claim estimated at over £1 million.'...Chambers and Partners 2011

'Gerard Boyle specialises in police disciplinary work, and is celebrated for his independent mind and good judgement. Solicitors report that "he never gives up on his client."....Chambers and Partners 2011  

Gerard Boyle is "a highly effective advocate” who mixes clinical negligence work with a strong disciplinary and police law practice. Chambers and Partners 2010

Medical discipline Gerry has a keen interest in all aspects of medical disciplinary work. At the General Medical Council he has appeared before the Interim Orders Panel, the FTP, the Committee on Professional Performance and the Assessment Referral Committee.
He has widened the scope of his disciplinary practice and has also appeared before the General Council of Chiropractors, the Society of Analytical Psychologists and the Health Professionals` Committee. Gerry also represents nurses before the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

Police Discipline  Gerry is currently retained by a number of Forces to appear on behalf of the Presenting Officer to prosecute disciplinary charges covering a broad spectrum of misconduct, neglect and honesty and integrity including sexual harassment, death in custody, excessive use of force, fatal firearm operations, wrongful disclosure of sensitive information and corruption. He has considerable experience in advising on evidence and disclosure and the drafting of disciplinary charges. When not presenting cases, Gerry has acted as a Legal Advisor to disciplinary tribunals.

Metropolitan Police v PCs Bridgeman & ors- Gerry acted for the Metropolitan Police in this case against several officers accused of misconduct in the case of a black man who was allegedly assaulted during an arrest in 1995.

Operation Bedouin - Gerry represented Bedfordshire Police in this high profile case in which four officers were accused of trading “favours” for confessions. In return for confessing to crimes prisoners were allowed to have sex with their girlfriends, visit their homes and were given things like cigarettes and extra meals. Some prisoners confessed to crimes that had taken place while they were imprisoned. As a result of the officers’ actions the crime detection rate in Luton soared. Three officers were required to resign and one resigned voluntarily.