Regulatory law covers advice and representation when a regulator investigates or sanctions a business or individual, spanning professional bodies, health and safety, environment, financial services and consumer protection agencies. A solicitor in this area drafts representations, statements of case and responses to notices, coordinates disclosure and evidence, negotiates settlements, and represents clients at regulator-led hearings, preliminary inquiries and prosecutions. They also advise on compliance programmes to reduce risk and mitigate penalties.
Why this work is usually handled by a solicitor
Regulators can impose penalties, suspension or criminal charges for breaches of rules and standards. A solicitor provides professional indemnity insurance protection, handles client accounts with regulation-compliant procedures, and ensures hearings and investigations are conducted fairly within the regulator's framework.
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