![""](/getattachment/100fe07f-7a8b-4a66-b3e0-23947198f10a/insurance-21.jpg?variant=HeroImageDesktopVariantDefinition)
Regulatory
The regulatory burden imposed on organisations continues to increase as does the risk of unlimited financial penalties and even, in some cases, the risk of imprisonment for individual duty holders not limited to statutory directors. Browne Jacobson’s regulatory team has the expertise, skills and resources to support policy holders facing a regulatory investigation and prosecution undertaken by the wide range of regulators including Health and Safety Executive, Environment Agency, Trading Standards, Environmental Health Officers, fire authorities and/or the Police. We know how to support organisations engaging with regulatory investigations and enforcement actions to protect not only your legal interests but also your brand and reputational risks.
Over decades, our 17-strong national team has gained experience advising clients on a broad range of regulatory issues in sectors including construction and engineering, healthcare, logistics, retail and consumer, manufacturing and infrastructure, food and drink, energy, and education.
We know, for clients, having expertise to deal with a range of regulators is welcomed but what is as important to them is an understanding of the sector in which an organisation operates. We can use that combined knowledge and expertise to shape our strategy and secure an outcome that best addresses the needs and concerns of the client.
The Browne Jacobson regulatory team includes solicitor advocates and barristers, some of whom have come from a criminal background and have undertaken both prosecution and defence regulatory work, giving us a unique understanding and ability to negotiate with the regulators at each stage of an investigation and/or enforcement action.
A regulatory investigation is an unplanned and unwelcome interruption for any organisation. It brings with it uncertainty, risks of substantial uninsured losses, reputational damage and a call on internal resources to engage with and respond to an investigation and enforcement action. It’s our role to oversee those challenges, to plan a workable strategy that delivers the right outcome that protects all the client’s interests.
Featured experience
A construction company
Advising a construction company investigated and prosecuted by the HSE following a workplace accident involving serious injury to an employee.
A domiciliary care operator
Advising a domiciliary care operator in a police and CQC investigation and inquest following the death of a service user.
A Fire Risk Assessor
Defending a Fire Risk Assessor prosecuted under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order. The case is due before the Court of Appeal.
A social care operator
Advising a social care operator following a drowning incident resulting in a police investigation for manslaughter and inquest.
Key contacts
![Rachel Lyne](/getattachment/3aa0dc75-ddad-4bf0-9af9-89b43acc0994/rachel-lyne.jpg)
Rachel Lyne
Partner
![Andrew Hopkin](/getattachment/8c3e7633-8180-40c0-88a5-fdce56443ec5/andrew-hopkin.jpg)
Andrew Hopkin
Partner
![Stephanie McGarry](/getattachment/bb28949a-7176-420c-b4b1-df8fa3d5b449/stephanie-mcgarry-(1).jpg)
Stephanie McGarry
Partner
![Carl May-Smith](/getattachment/dcccc762-0634-4611-8dbe-340ef8fd56da/carl-may-smith.jpg)
Carl May-Smith
Barrister (Partner)
![Helen Simm](/getattachment/96960b49-f101-44ad-ac96-64b619129edf/helen-simm.jpg)
Helen Simm
Partner
![Nigel Lyons](/getattachment/a4972459-6136-4ed4-9998-48b44aa11b3c/nigel-lyons-1.jpg)
Nigel Lyons
Partner
![Dale Collins](/getattachment/a35215c4-b9e8-4985-b5b0-7b20b4818fc6/dale-collins.jpg)
Dale Collins
Partner
![Krishna Pancholi](/getattachment/78b6bedd-9a60-4d7b-9428-9706656f3751/krishna-pancholi.jpg)
Krishna Pancholi
Associate
![Daisy May Coster-Hollis](/getattachment/8919b346-396f-4350-8ece-7b738ef20634/daisy-may-coster-hollis.jpg)
Daisy May Coster-Hollis
Senior Associate
Testimonials
"There are a multitude of talented individuals who help clients navigate interactions with the Executive at all stages. From secretarial to advocacy, the team had a depth of experience, intelligence, and skills suitably backed up with access to up to date IT and resources."
"The team covers the full range of issues in this area and to a remarkable degree, works in a close-knit way to give clients a comprehensive and superb service from start to finish. The leadership provided by Andy Hopkins and Nigel Lyons is second to none and with Dale Collins in close support, this is the most formidable team in the South West."
"The team is always available. They put in the effort for the client and are client focused rather than self focused. They are very well organised and manage cases exceptionally well."
You may be interested in...
Legal Update
Bottling success: Regulatory reforms for Wine Regulations in 2024
Legal Update
Label with care: The updated rules for marketing ‘No and Low Alcohol Drinks’
Legal Update
Upcoming reforms to the Novel Food regulations
Legal Update
What does the draft terrorism (Protection of premises) bill (Martyn’s Law) mean for insurers?
Legal Update
The benefits of good governance in sport
Press Release
New resource will support university innovation
Legal Update
The European Accessibility Act: Inclusive products and services
Legal Update - Consumer Duty
The Financial Conduct Authority’s approach to AI regulation
Published Article - Consumer Duty
General insurance claims: The Consumer Duty’s easy target?
Press Release
Browne Jacobson advises LDC on investment in performance doorset specialist IDSL
Legal Update
A reflection of FIMA Connect 2024
On-Demand - Shared Insights
Duty of Candour review: Submission to the Department of Health and Social Care
Legal Update
The EU AI Act: What does it mean for insurers?
Legal Update
Forest Risk Commodities regulations: Steps food businesses should take
Legal Update
Subsidy control guidance update - welcome guidance on 'small subsidies' introduced
Legal Update
Cyber-attacks in UK universities: Why failing to prepare is no longer an option
Legal Update
Artificial intelligence – shaping a sustainable future
Legal Update
The regulators’ pet project
Legal Update
Adapting to change or falling behind? The FCA under fire from the National Audit Office
Legal Update
Climate change: what action should we take?
Legal Update
Data protection in higher education: what to expect in 2024
Legal Update
Installing EV charge points on university campuses
Legal Update
New building control regime for higher-risk buildings
Legal Update
Customers in financial difficulty: Cost of living crisis and the FCA
Legal Update - Consumer Duty
Insurance industry Consumer Duty update – Fair value, FCA Dear CEO letters and multi-occupancy buildings
Legal Update
Mind the GAP - FCA warning to GAP insurers
Guide
Transforming EDI practices in UK insurance
Legal Update
“TOBA traps” - general exposure risk under existing TOBAs
Published Article
Three peaks of consumer protection: Part two — intolerable harm
Legal Update - School leaders survey
School leaders survey Summer 2023 – the results are in!
Legal Update
The AI product boom: risks and opportunities for insurers
On-Demand - Shared Insights
Shared Insights: data and information governance issues
Published Article
The three peaks of customer protection: How ‘operational resilience’ enables compliance with the ‘Consumer Duty’ and ‘Vulnerable Customers’
Legal Update
UK Government publishes the Online Safety Bill: an overview
Press Release
Browne Jacobson collaborates with The GLAA and University of Nottingham to tackle modern slavery and human trafficking
Opinion
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has approval to take over from the Solicitors Indemnity Fund
Legal Update
Government publishes its proposals for expanding the Scope of the Network and Information Systems Regulations 2018
Opinion
Staying warm at work
Legal Update - ESG in 3D
ESG in 3D, December 2022
Opinion
Don't look down
An engineering company in Tyne and Wear was fined £20,000 after a worker fractured his pelvis and suffered internal injuries after falling through a petrol station forecourt canopy, whilst he was replacing the guttering.