Regulation is an essential component of modern life and is at the top of the current political agenda.

We act for a variety of government agencies, public authorities and organisations engaged in regulatory work ranging from regulation and discipline of professionals to the licensing and regulation of health and social care services.

Our Regulatory and Disciplinary Group has developed a national reputation for its work in supporting regulators and operates out of our three offices - London, Bristol and Birmingham.

Regulator clients of the firm include:

• Audit Commission

• Commission for Social Care Inspection

• General Social Care Council

• Healthcare Commission

• Primary Care Trusts

• Standards Board for England and local authorities

• The Law Society

 Our work for regulators covers all aspects of legal advice associated with their activities. It includes investigations and enquiries, the conduct of regulatory proceedings both in the High Court and in statutory tribunals, disciplinary proceedings and judicial reviews. The group also advises on policy issues in the light of its wide ranging expertise in this area.

We aim to bring a fresh and forward looking approach to regulation based on flexibility, innovative thinking and collaborative working to ensure consistency, fairness and effective outcomes.