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Informed strategic guidance

Regulation is constantly evolving and failing to keep up can be commercially devastating. When the consequences of regulatory crime can include severe fines and imprisonment, you're going to need informed, strategic guidance.

Our team of regulatory offence lawyers understand your sector and the specific pressures you're likely to face. We combine legal and technical expertise with practical industry knowledge to protect your interests and allow your business to thrive.

You can view us an extended part of your team, taking time to get to know your business and how it works. This allows us to implement preventative measures and provide a swift, effective response when you need it most.

Available for 24/7 emergency support

The time immediately following an incident within your business is critical to the final outcome of an investigation. Available 24/7 for emergency support, you can count on us to be by your side when you need us most.

Our focus is minimising disruption, saving money and protecting your brand. We understand the pressure criminal offences investigations create, so focus on providing clarity and guiding you toward the best possible outcome.

Regulation is constantly evolving and failing to keep up can be commercially devastating. When the consequences of regulatory crime can include severe fines and imprisonment, you're going to need informed, strategic guidance.

Our team of regulatory offence lawyers understand your sector and the specific pressures you're likely to face. We combine legal and technical expertise with practical industry knowledge to protect your interests and allow your business to thrive.

You can view us an extended part of your team, taking time to get to know your business and how it works. This allows us to implement preventative measures and provide a swift, effective response when you need it most.

Available for 24/7 emergency support

The time immediately following an incident within your business is critical to the final outcome of an investigation. Available 24/7 for emergency support, you can count on us to be by your side when you need us most.

Our focus is minimising disruption, saving money and protecting your brand. We understand the pressure criminal offences investigations create, so focus on providing clarity and guiding you toward the best possible outcome.

How we can help

From putting preventative measures in place to avoid regulatory offences to supporting you through legal action and criminal investigations, we'll be by your side when you need us most.

Criminal investigations

We provide immediate support to protect your interests from the outset of criminal investigation. We're experienced with regulatory bodies and experts in building constructive relationships with investigators, whether that's the police or regulatory bodies. From determining what happened to preparing statements and disclosure, we'll work with you to develop a robust defence strategy and will be by your side through regulatory hearings, court proceedings and appeals.

Criminal investigations

We provide immediate support to protect your interests from the outset of criminal investigation. We're experienced with regulatory bodies and experts in building constructive relationships with investigators, whether that's the police or regulatory bodies. From determining what happened to preparing statements and disclosure, we'll work with you to develop a robust defence strategy and will be by your side through regulatory hearings, court proceedings and appeals.

Inquests

Inquests

Where death occurs, we provide comprehensive representation throughout the coronial process, delivering strategic guidance from the moment a death is reported through to the conclusion of proceedings. We help witnesses, manage documentary evidence, and represent your interests during hearings. We help you navigate Article 2 inquests, jury determinations, and prevention of future death reports, protecting your organisation's reputation while demonstrating genuine commitment to transparency and improvement.

Workplace safety

Workplace safety

We know what it takes to meet your specific workplace safety needs. We can review regulatory compliance frameworks to address premises safety, working equipment standards, work-related illness prevention and safeguarding issues. We also conduct thorough audits of your health and safety policies, identifying potential gaps and recommending practical improvements. For liability and risk management, we provide strategic advice on managing liability across corporate structures.

Product safety

Product safety

Manufacturer, designer, importer, distributor or seller, we can assist with all elements of compliance, risk management and strategy. We offer immediate support with incident response and investigation, supporting with notification requirements and corrective actions to achieve the best possible commercial and legal outcome. We efficiently and effectively manage responses to potential enforcement action to help you achieve the most pragmatic outcome for your business.

Building safety

Building safety

We support a wide range of organisations responsible for occupied buildings. From owners and managers of high-risk buildings to landlords, local authorities, utility services providers, corporate buyers, registered providers of care facilities and senior, student and supported living accommodations. From compliance with building safety legislation to reviewing risk assessment and management processes, we have you covered, auditing your policies and advising on the latest regulatory guidance.

Environmental safety

Environmental safety

We expertly tackle environmental compliance challenges, conducting policy audits, identifying potential gaps and sharing practical improvements. We advise on compliance programs, covering nuisance claims, pollution prevention, noise management and permitting requirements. Beyond compliance, we offer strategic guidance on climate change responsibility and sustainability initiatives, helping you meet regulatory requirements and corporate environmental goals. If an environmental incident takes place, we can represent you against relevant authorities.

Key contacts

Andrew Litchfield

Andrew Litchfield

Partner

Birmingham, London
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Natalie Barton-Howes

Principal Associate

Birmingham
Michael Hafen

Michael Hafen

Principal Associate

Birmingham
Saha Dehsheykhi

Saha Dehsheykhi

Senior Associate

Birmingham
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