Regulatory Law

Dealing with the complexities of regulatory law and regulatory compliance is not easy, especially without the right support. Once we understand the problem you’re facing and what you hope to achieve, we’ll use our extensive experience to advise you and help you work out the best plan of action.

What types of regulatory compliance cases can we help with?

Our hugely experienced team is made up of solicitors from a number of legal disciplines, so you’ll always have the right person for the job. From advising on regulatory investigations, to defending professional misconduct complaints, to bringing judicial review cases against local authority decisions, we’ve handled complex cases in many professions involving a variety of regulatory bodies, including:

• advising Housing Associations on Housing Regulator investigations and regulatory enforcement;
• handling and defending Information Commissioner’s Office complaints and investigations;
• advising on the Welsh Language Measure;
• defending and prosecuting under Political Party standing orders;
• dealing with complaints against solicitors to the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal;
• defending and bringing proceedings under the Protection of Vulnerable Adults Regulations;
• advising on and dealing with University disciplinary matters;
• defending Health and Safety Executive and Trading Standards prosecutions;
• handling claims to the Education Workforce Council;
• advising on reporting obligations to regulatory bodies such as the General Medical Council;
• advising on complaints to OFSTED and ESTYN;
• dealing with complaints to the Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales.

Our regulatory law solicitors can provide you with expert advice and support from an early stage to help you to avoid any of the potential pitfalls that can arise out of breaching your regulatory obligations, such as substantial fines, reputational damage or a more serious regulatory investigation.