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Regulatory Offences

Regulatory Offences Solicitors based in Sheffield, Barnsley & Rotherham

Our criminal defence solicitors have been defending individuals charged with regulatory offences. The team has a wealth of experience and understanding of the complexities of an investigation, the relevant legal procedures and rules together with vast experience of investigation tactics.

If you are facing investigation by a government body or local authority, or have been arrested by the police, then contact us immediately to support you.

Howells Solicitors is recognised as one of the top criminal defence law firms in the UK, and proudly ranks as the number one criminal defence solicitors in South Yorkshire on Review Solicitors. We are also rated the best criminal defence solicitors on Three Best Rated, reflecting our commitment to excellence and client satisfaction.

If you have been arrested by the police, our 24/7 accessibility means that one of our team will always be available on call to come to the police station to represent you. Call 07774 162757 if you have been arrested.

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What are Regulatory Offences?

Regulatory offences occur when a business or other organisation breaches regulations related to their activities that are a legal requirement. However, a regulatory offence does not mean you will be prosecuted by the police. For example, if you fail to comply with the UK Health and Safety Legislation, you will be prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).

Are Regulatory Offences Criminal?

If the regulating body considers it public interest for an offence to be dealt with as a criminal offence, it may result in criminal proceedings. For example, if someone has died as a result of a major health and safety failure.

How Our Regulatory Solicitors Can Help

Our criminal defence solicitors will help share the burden and ease the stress associated with regulatory offences. We understand the facts of the situation quickly, seeing if there is a valid defence and advising on the most appropriate course of action going forward.

Our regulatory solicitors will be in your corner from start to finish; if the investigation results in a charge or prosecution we will also represent you and prepare your best possible defence during court proceedings. We will be there as a supportive, patient, non-judgmental advisor throughout.

We provide a 24-hour service, 7 days a week to anyone who is being investigated. You can contact us at any time on our emergency number 07774 162757

Services Provided by our Regulatory Offences Solicitors in Sheffield, Barnsley & Rotherham

Arrest by the Police
Investigation by the Inland Revenue, tax fraud, at work or benefit fraud
Investigation for a motoring offence, including help to keep your licence if this becomes at risk
Environmental Health and/or Health and Safety Executive investigations

If you are being investigated it is important that you get the advice you need before you are interviewed. We will discuss the case with you, obtain details of the accusations, listen to you and then advise you in the best way to respond to the allegations. We will continue to provide you with the help and advice needed throughout the whole investigation.

How can we help? Contact us today

Contact us on 0114 2235 803 and one of our advisors will be in touch to discuss your situation. We will take some initial information and if we can help, we will book you in for a consultation with a legal professional.

24 Hour Service

We provide a 24 hour service, 7 days a week to anyone who is being investigated. You can contact us at any time on our emergency number 07774 162757 (Sheffield, Barnsley and Rotherham).

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The Howells Solicitors law team are compassionate, down-to-earth and professional, offering you the best expert advice. Get in touch with solicitors in Sheffield, Rotherham, and Barnsley to see how we can help. Fill in the form or give us a call at:

0114 249 66 66 Sheffield
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Solicitors for Regulatory Offences

Our expert criminal defence solicitors is a highly experienced, successful and resourceful unit, focused on getting the best possible outcome for its clients. They are consistently rated highly in the prestigious Chambers Guide to the Law and Legal 500;

Chambers 2022
The prestigious Chambers Guide ranks Howells Criminal department as a top tier firm in Sheffield and the surrounding areas.

Legal 500 2022

The independent guide to the Legal profession; The Legal 500, ranks Howells Criminal department as a top tier in Yorkshire and Humber in the latest 2022 guide.

The Legal 500 2018 edition said “Howells’ ‘very approachable and helpful’ criminal department has capabilities to handle a range of complex matters, with particular experience in public order law, judicial review, advising youth offenders, and cases with a civil liberties, human rights or mental health considerations.”

(The team) “also includes the ‘patient and supportive and extremely knowledgeable’ Chris Wong. Wong is recommended for defending clients facing extradition. Rotherham-based Mary Rose Macadam has particular expertise in prison law, parole board work, youth court representations and cases including a mental health element.”

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