From advising on corporate governance regimes through to policy reviews and the most serious criminal investigations, our Business Crime and Regulatory team is known for its experience, expertise, pragmatism, and first-class service to our clients.
Our specialist regulatory, criminal and compliance lawyers have acted in some of the UK's most complex and difficult cases, as well as advising with in depth knowledge on the regulatory regime and on how businesses can avoid finding themselves in that position.
We cover the full range of needs including advising on pro-active regulatory compliance matters through to investigating incidents and representing clients in the criminal courts in respect of regulatory breaches. Our dedicated team of specialists can guide you through the often-complex legal regime from start to finish.
How we can help
We can assist you with all aspects of business crime, regulatory compliance and advisory support, including:
- advertising and marketing
- anti bribery and corruption
- charities and social enterprises
- corporate manslaughter/gross negligence manslaughter
- crisis management and incident response plans
- environmental
- financial crime
- fire safety
- food law and food safety
- governance reviews
- health and safety
- inquests, inquiries and investigations
- licensing
- modern slavery
- product regulation including product liability, labelling and recall
- trading standards and consumer protection
- training from director/board level to shop floor
- transactional due diligence and support
Obtaining the right advice at the beginning of an investigation or regulatory intervention is critical to protecting your legal rights, managing any reputational harm and minimising financial and other losses.
We can provide you and your business with 24/7 reassuring legal support, when you need it most.
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specialist HSE legal advice and engagement has been second-to-none. The pragmatism, relationship management and delivery have never faltered.
