Regulatory

Our expert barristers at Linenhall Chambers undertake most aspects regulatory law across a wide range of criminal and civil courts and other tribunals. Our clients include individuals, small and medium sized businesses, corporations, local authorities, all major prosecution agencies and other regulatory bodies.

With regulation constantly increasing and businesses, professions and the professionals who work within them under higher levels of scrutiny than ever before, Linenhall Chambers are able to provide expert representation in regulatory and disciplinary matters involving but not limited to enforcement and prosecutions by the following bodies:

• Health & Safety Executive (HSE)
• Trading Standards (TS)
• General Medical Council
• General Dental Council
• Teaching Regulation Agency
• Environment Agency
• Natural Resources Wales
• Security Industry Authority

Our team holds a deep understanding of the governance and regulation of these bodies which they combine with their practical experience of the Court process to minimise stress for clients and advise on the best course of action in what is often a highly stressful situation.

In addition, our experienced team can advise on wider regulatory law matters including in relation to consumer credit, food hygiene, waste management, liquor and music licensing, disciplinary tribunals, animal welfare, police complaints, health and social care and education, judicial review and immigration and asylum.

Our experienced barristers undertake work on a direct access basis or via an instructing solicitor for individuals and businesses where they are accused of failure to comply with the relevant regulations and standards.

They understand the career, reputational and financial consequences that such cases hold for commercial clients and that early access to expert representation is critical when proceedings have been initiated.

We are able to help clients with:

• All forms of regulatory action and investigations, including emergency support arising from specific incidents and inspections
• Compliance, governance and policy enforcement
• Court representation including written and oral advocacy
• Inquests and inquiries