Business defence

When you need the services of the business defence team, you can’t afford to have anything other than the best legal advice. And you’ll be pleasantly surprised by how affordable our top quality team can be.

From the Police to the Health and Safety Executive; Trading Standards to the Environment Agency - if you find yourself in any kind of dealings with the regulatory authorities we can help.

We’ll work with you on any issue, including coming under investigation, or being subject to enforcement action (including prosecution). We’re used to dealing with issues that could have a profound effect on you, your organisations and your business activities. So you’ll appreciate the rigour of our strategic thinking.

We also always discuss how you want us to deliver our services and solutions – we never presume or prescribe. If you want in-depth analysis you’ll get it; if you want a short and to the point recommendation that’s what we’ll give you; and it’s provided in whatever style you think will best fit your organisation.

We also advise on issues of regulatory interpretation and will act in judicial review cases. And if you ever need it, we have a proven 24 hour emergency helpline for clients.

The 2011 edition of legal directory Legal 500 describes the team as continuing "to represent several large plcs and bulk providers on health and safety, contentious environmental and regulatory matters". Alan Millband's Court of Appeal case R v Bodycote HIP "clarified several sentencing principles".

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