Taking care of regulations.
Our specialist team is here to provide expert guidance and representation in the face of all criminal and regulatory investigations. Whether it’s Police, Health and Safety Executive (HSE), Trading Standards, Environment Agency or any other regulatory body, we understand the risks involved and the importance of protecting your business and personal reputation.
HSE and Environment
Health and Safety and Environmental compliance is a cornerstone of corporate governance now touching industries far beyond the traditional high-risk sectors. From safe systems of work, waste management and water abstraction to contaminated land and major incident response, our team is on 24 hour standby to provide expert advice and support. If prosecution arises, we will draw on our substantial resources and expertise to secure the best resolution for your business.
Key services include:
- Critical advice and assistance at investigation
- Representation at interview process
- Advice and representation at court
Food Safety
The food and drink sector is under more scrutiny than ever, with supply chain failures underscoring the need for robust controls. We advise on food labelling, hygiene, and supply chain security while guiding businesses through investigations and enforcement actions to protect their reputation and operations.
Key services include:
- Food labelling, packaging, and hygiene.
- Supply chain security and major incident response.
- Support during prosecutions and investigations.
With a proactive, practical approach, we ensure your business remains compliant while safeguarding its operations and reputation. Whether you’re facing an investigation, seeking compliance advice, or need support in a high-pressure situation, our regulatory team is ready to help.
Animal Health and Welfare
The last few years have witnessed a significant increase in prosecutions of farmers and cattle transporters for breaching animal welfare legislation.
There is now a huge raft of legislation governing the livestock industry where liability is often subjective, taking investigations into the realm of experts.
As NFU panel solicitors for over 20 years we possess the qualifications and specialist experience to advise and represent individuals and businesses caught up in any such investigation.
Road Traffic
We continually advise and represent individual clients and businesses on all aspects of road traffic law including speeding offences, penalty points, totting up disqualifications, exceptional hardship arguments and all constructions and use offences.