Members of our Business Regulatory team can provide advice and assistance in connection with a raid, visit or investigation conducted by any of the following regulators.  In addition, we will attend at any location where a raid is taking place, if the circumstances require it.

The types of issues with which we can assist are listed below:

  • local authorities, in relation to:
    • food
    • trading standards
    • liquor and entertainment licensing and compliance
    • health and safety
    • planning
    • product liability
    • consumer protection
    • environmental health
  • Health and Safety Executive
  • Environment Agency
  • Department of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
  • Department of Trade and Industry
  • Financial Services Authority
  • Office of Fair Trading
  • European Commission
  • HM Revenue and Customs
  • Police
  • Serious Fraud Office

If a prosecution or other regulatory action follows, we will defend the case on your behalf and will provide representation before the court or tribunal where the proceedings are taking place.

For more information, please contact John Mitchell, head of Blake Lapthorn solicitors' Business Regulatory team on 023 8085 7231; email john.mitchell@bllaw.co.uk.