Leigh Day welcomes sentencing of former dance teacher Gregory Pichery
Abuse lawyers at law firm Leigh Day have welcomed the sentencing of former dance teacher Gregory Pichery, who has been jailed for four years after sexually assaulting young men while working at performing arts college in Leicester.
Posted on 22 December 2025
Pichery, 57, was previously convicted at Leicester Crown Court of four counts of sexual assault relating to offences committed against young male students at the college, as well as a further victim at a grooming salon in Oadby.
The offences, committed between 2004 and 2012, involved the sexual assault of students during classes and costume fittings, as well as separate offending reported in 2019.
Pichery was also made subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order indefinitely and placed on the sex offender register for life.
Leigh Day abuse lawyer Dino Nocivelli, who represents one of the survivors of abuse, said:
“This sentencing marks an important step in recognising the harm caused by Pichery’s actions. Our client has demonstrated immense bravery in coming forward and pursuing justice. We hope that the conclusion of the criminal process provides him, and the other survivors, with some sense of closure as they continue rebuilding their lives.
“We would also echo the police’s encouragement for anyone else who may have been affected by Pichery’s behaviour to seek support and to consider contacting the authorities.”
Survivors who suffered abuse or believe they have information about allegations relating to Gregory Pichery can confidentially contact Leigh Day’s abuse team at AbuseClaimEnquiries@leighday.co.uk
Dino Nocivelli
Dino is an experienced child sexual abuse claims lawyer. He is also a member of the Association of Child Abuse Lawyers and an ambassador for The Survivors Trust, Kyniska Advocacy, Seen & Heard, and Revival – Wiltshire RASAC.
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