Corporate Compliance, Investigations & Prosecutions
Companies that find themselves the subject of an investigation or prosecution by their regulator are often faced with a bewildering set of rules and requirements. This places the investigator at a significant advantage and can lead to serious consequences for the organisation at the centre, ranging from legal penalties to reputational damage. In these cases, it is vital for corporations to seek advice from the experienced, specialist regulatory lawyers at JMW, which can help to redress the balance.
Our expertise in regulatory investigations and compliance will protect and advance your organisation's position to the fullest extent. Whether your business is concerned about general compliance or works in an industry where specific, bespoke regulations must be upheld, JMW can help. We regularly represent clients across all the sectors of UK industry from investigation to trial and beyond. This includes appeals from the Tribunals, Judicial Review and ancillary applications. Our knowledgeable regulatory solicitors can support you at all stages of the process and help to minimise any impact of such investigations on your life.
To speak to a solicitor for advice on corporate compliance and regulation, call us on 0345 872 6666 or fill out our online enquiry form and request a callback.
Areas of Expertise
We offer a wide range of corporate compliance services and have represented clients with services including:
Whether you are under investigation by a government body like the Health and Safety Executive or a non-governmental professional body, JMW's corporate and regulatory solicitors can represent and defend you. We offer our services to businesses of all sizes facing regulatory issues or involved in investigations. We can also represent professionals who are subject to investigation by a professional or regulatory body.
How JMW Can Help
In terms of corporate compliance, the team at JMW can guide companies and staff through the relevant compliance requirements to keep a business on track. We aim to ensure that businesses do not fall into trouble with regulatory bodies, such as Trading Standards, HMRC, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and others.
Our services include delivering advice on technical regulation in niche areas such as product liability and food labelling, which can help you to remain compliant even in industries where requirements are complex and demanding.
If problems occur, we can be there to defend and protect your business, its reputation and its profits. This often includes representing company directors and officers in compliance investigations and, if necessary, defending prosecutions brought by the relevant public authorities. We have particular expertise in representing companies in HMRC interventions, tax inspections and FCA enquiries. Should you require litigation, our service includes specialised advocacy at licensing committees, tribunals and lower or higher courts.
Our office in the heart of London's financial district is ideally placed to handle the most serious corporate and professional regulation work. Our Manchester office is close to the Northern Tribunal venue (accommodating the GMC amongst others) and together, the JMW team offers a cost-effective expert solution to your corporate compliance needs.
Due to our successes in line with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), the National Crime Agency, and the Serious Fraud Office, JMW has been recognised by the Legal 500 as a top UK law firm. Read about how we have helped our business clients to learn more.
What Services Do JMW's Regulatory Law Solicitors Offer?
Regulatory law can be complicated and differs from industry to industry. As such, it is vital to work with expert solicitors with relevant experience during regulatory investigations, to get the most accurate and practical advice. JMW's thorough knowledge covers everything from regulatory issues that affect all businesses - like compliance with tax and health and safety regulations - to more specific concerns that apply only in niche circumstances, like regulatory compliance with food labelling laws.
Not only do we have an in-depth understanding of the regulations themselves, but we also know how many professional regulators in the UK conduct their investigations and the powers they have at their disposal. As such, we can help to ensure you are treated fairly at all stages of the process and that evidence is collected in a legally compliant manner. Every regulatory investigation is different, and it is vital to instruct solicitors with a wide range of experience who can prepare you for interviews, help you to mount a defence, and inform you of the outcomes you can expect.
We can offer legal support and expert advice to assist with:
- Health and safety investigations
- Employment tribunal proceedings
- Investigations by the General Medical Council, the Care Quality Commission and other regulatory bodies in the health and social care sector
- Compelled interviews and interviews under caution
- Compliance for regulated businesses
As well as boasting a talented regulatory team, JMW is a full-service law firm and can offer reputation management, criminal defence and other relevant services to those involved in regulatory investigations. For more information on how we can help, get in touch with our team today. Our extensive experience with complex issues related to professional discipline and regulatory frameworks positions us perfectly to support you.
FAQs about Regulatory Law
- What is regulatory law?
Regulatory law encompasses the rules and procedures that govern, control, and oversee specific industries and practices within England and Wales. These laws are usually overseen and enforced by responsible regulatory bodies and are applied in many sectors that offer professional services.
Many sectors have their own specific regulations by which businesses must abide, and bodies to oversee them. However, there are also more general regulations that apply to more general demographics of British businesses. These include:
- Financial services: overseen by regulatory bodies like the FCA, regulations in the financial services industry are designed to maintain the stability and integrity of financial markets and protect consumers.
- Health and safety: the HSE enforces regulations related to workplace health and safety to prevent workplace accidents and illnesses across all UK industries.
- Environment: the Environment Agency sets and enforces regulations to protect the environment, control pollution, and maintain sustainable use of natural resources. These are sometimes sector-specific, but all industries have environmental responsibilities under UK law.
- Data protection: the Information Commissioner's Office enforces regulations related to the handling of personal data and monitors for compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018. Any organisation that controls personal data must abide by these laws.
- Competition and consumer protection: the Competition and Markets Authority works to promote competition for the benefit of consumers, to prevent businesses from engaging in anti-competitive practices.
In all cases, businesses that are under investigation or suspected of failing to comply with regulations should seek legal advice immediately.
Talk to Us
If you need help related to regulatory action or want to speak to our professional misconduct solicitors about an investigation into you or your business, call JMW's team on 0345 872 6666. Alternatively, you can get in touch with us by filling in our online enquiry form.
