Regulatory Law
Tuckers Solicitors provides legal advice on a wide range of regulatory issues and disciplinary proceedings, brought by professional institutions, trading bodies and industry regulators.
The firm has acted in matters relating to Competition and Enterprise, BERR and Directors’ Duties, The Environment Agency, Food and Product Sales, Trading Standards, Health and Safety, HM Revenue and Customs, The Financial Services Authority and Professional bodies’ disciplinary proceedings.
Our lawyers are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, providing immediate advice, representation and assistance during proceedings. Please contact the Regulatory Law Department on 0207 388 8333 and ask for Jim Meyer or email meyerj@tuckerssolicitors.com.
Disciplinary Proceedings
Tuckers Solicitors provides legal advice on a wide range of disciplinary proceedings, brought by professional institutions, trading bodies and industry regulators. Our lawyers have a wealth of expertise where Solicitors, Accountants, Healthcare Professionals, Footballers, as well as other professionals, find themselves the subject of a complaint to their professional body or regulator.
This can lead to a formal investigation followed by a disciplinary hearing. These legal proceedings can take months or years; and can have a detrimental effect on a reputation and business. Our lawyers can advise you as to whether your insurance or professional liability will cover your legal costs.
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Trading Standards
Tuckers Solicitors provide legal advice and representation to individuals and companies who become subject to Trading Standards Investigations. Each local council will have a Trading Standards department which is responsible for enforcing the law and regulations that govern the supply of goods and services. We have extensive experience of representing those who find themselves the...
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Accountants
Accountants can be disciplined by their regulatory bodies and Tuckers Solicitors have experience in making representations on their behalf. Accountants are vulnerable to investigation in respect of their own actions and the activities of their clients, and they cannot claim professional privilege if required to disclose material. Our lawyers are available 24 hours a day,...
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Competition Act Offences
Tuckers Solicitors specialist Regulatory Law Department houses the UK’s leading lawyers dedicated to the practice of Regulatory Proceedings, providing expert legal advice and representation to clients facing prosecution for offences which fall within breach of the Competition Act 1998. The legislation prohibits anti-competitive agreements and practices and the abuse of dominant market positions. The Office...