Bhandal Law - Criminal Defence Solicitors for ​​​​​​​​​​​​​Regulatory Offences

Bhandal Law - Criminal Defence Solicitors for Regulatory Offences

If you are accused of any regulatory offence, you need Bhandal Law on your side. We are a leading criminal defence law firm based in Birmingham and Nottingham, with over 20 years of experience in defending clients accused of all types of regulatory offences. Regulatory offences are breaches of rules or regulations imposed by various authorities or bodies to ensure compliance with certain standards or requirements in different sectors or industries. Regulatory offences can affect almost any business or organisation, as well as individuals who work in regulated professions or activities. Regulatory offences can have serious consequences for you and your business, such as:
Investigations, inspections, or audits by the relevant authority or body
Interviews under caution or arrest
Search warrants and seizure of documents, devices, or assets
Civil penalties or sanctions
Criminal charges and prosecution
Imprisonment, fines, or disqualification
Reputational damage and loss of business
At Bhandal Law, we have a team of specialist criminal defence solicitors who can advise and represent you at every stage of the regulatory investigation or prosecution. We can help you with: Responding to enquiries, notices, or requests for information from the relevant authority or body
Attending interviews under caution or arrest with the relevant authority or body
Challenging search warrants, seizures, or restraint orders by the relevant authority or body
Negotiating with the relevant authority or body to settle your case or cooperate under a voluntary undertaking or agreement
Defending you in court against any civil or criminal proceedings brought by the relevant authority or body
Appealing against any decision or penalty imposed by the relevant authority or body or the court
Resisting any confiscation or civil recovery proceedings initiated by the relevant authority or body
We have extensive knowledge and expertise in dealing with all types of regulatory offences, including: Health and safety offences - These are breaches of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and other related regulations that aim to protect the health, safety, and welfare of employees and others who may be affected by work activities. The penalty for these offences can be an unlimited fine or imprisonment for up to two years, or both.
Fire safety offences - These are breaches of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and other related regulations that aim to ensure fire safety in premises where people work, visit, or live. The penalty for these offences can be an unlimited fine or imprisonment for up to two years, or both.
Environmental offences - These are breaches of various laws and regulations that aim to protect the environment from pollution, waste, noise, odour, etc. The penalty for these offences can be an unlimited fine or imprisonment for up to five years, or both.
Trading standards offences - These are breaches of various laws and regulations that aim to protect consumers from unfair trading practices, such as counterfeit goods, misleading advertising, defective products, etc. The penalty for these offences can be an unlimited fine or imprisonment for up to 10 years, or both.
Tax offences - These are breaches of various laws and regulations that aim to ensure compliance with tax obligations, such as income tax, corporation tax, VAT, PAYE, national insurance, capital gains tax, inheritance tax, stamp duty, etc. The penalty for these offences can vary depending on the type and amount of tax involved, but can include an unlimited fine or imprisonment for up to seven years, or both.
Financial services offences - These are breaches of various laws and regulations that aim to regulate the financial services industry, such as insider dealing, market abuse, money laundering, fraud, unauthorised business, etc. The penalty for these offences can vary depending on the type and severity of the offence involved, but can include an unlimited fine or imprisonment for up to 14 years, or both.
We have access to leading experts and barristers who can assist us in challenging the evidence of the relevant authority or body, exploring all possible defences, and presenting your case in the best possible light. We offer a free initial consultation to discuss your case and advise you on how we can help. We can also provide you with 24/7 legal advice and representation if you are contacted or visited by the relevant authority or body in relation to a regulatory investigation or prosecution. We can apply for legal aid on your behalf if you are eligible, or offer you competitive private rates if you are not. If you need expert criminal defence solicitors for a regulatory offence, do not hesitate to contact us today. You can call us on 0121 123 4567 (Birmingham) or 0115 123 4567 (Nottingham), or email us at info@bhandallaw.co.uk. Alternatively, you can fill out our online enquiry form and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Bhandal Law - The best defence for your case. Don’t let a regulatory offence ruin your life - contact us today for a free consultation and find out how we can help you. Whether you are facing a minor breach or a serious charge, we have the experience and expertise to defend you. We will fight for your rights and interests throughout the legal process and work hard to achieve the best possible outcome for you. Bhandal Law - Your trusted criminal defence solicitors for regulatory offences.