Regulatory Law Solicitors

Regulatory laws govern industries, businesses and individuals to ensure public safety and enforce standards. This includes industries such as transport and licensing law, consumer protection and trading standards, health and safety law and housing law.

Understanding and complying with these complex regulations is essential to protecting your business and reputation.

At Allen Hoole, our specialist regulatory solicitors have extensive experience advising and representing clients facing regulatory challenges. Whether you are dealing with a licensing issue, an investigation by Trading Standards, or an enforcement notice from a regulatory body, we can provide clear, practical legal support.

We help businesses and individuals navigate the complexities of regulatory law, offering expert representation in hearings, appeals, and court proceedings.

Our regulatory law solicitors can provide expert assistance for legal matters, including:

Transport and licensing law
- Taxi and private hire vehicle committee hearings
- Taxi and private hire vehicle licence appeals
Consumer protection and trading standards
- Trading standards investigations
Health and safety law
- Health and safety prosecutions
Housing law and HMO regulations
- HMO housing prosecutions

Contact our regulatory law solicitors today

To find out how Allen Hoole can assist you with regulatory law services, please contact our offices in Bristol, Cheltenham and Keynsham or fill out our online enquiry form, and we will respond to you promptly.

Our regulatory law services

Transport and licensing law

If the local authority becomes aware of any concerns during the application, renewal, or throughout the duration of your private hire or taxi license, an investigation may be launched.

If this occurs, you will be notified of a hearing, including its date, time, and location. The committee will follow established procedures when reviewing your case to ensure fairness and consistency.

After the investigation concludes, you may face disciplinary action, or a committee may review your eligibility to continue holding your license.

If your taxi license has been refused or revoked, you can appeal the decision to your local Magistrates’ Court within 21 days of receiving the refusal letter. You will be required to attend a court hearing, where the judge will determine whether the refusal should stand or if you should be granted a taxi license.

Our experienced licensing law solicitors can offer both guidance and expert representation to help you renew or retain your license and comply with private hire taxi rules and regulations.

If your license has been revoked following a hearing, we can help you prepare your case for appeal.

To ensure the best possible outcome, we will provide professional legal representation during any disciplinary or committee hearings.

Our transport law solicitors can help with:

Taxi and private hire vehicle committee hearings
Taxi and private hire vehicle licence appeals

Consumer protection and trading standards

Local authorities appoint Trading Standards Officers to investigate consumer complaints and ensure legal and regulatory compliance with consumer protection laws. Facing a Trading Standards investigation or prosecution can place significant pressure on your business and in severe cases, you may face a prison sentence if convicted. Seeking expert legal advice early on is crucial to help you effectively navigate this process.

Our trading standards solicitors have extensive experience representing both businesses and individuals under investigation or accused of trading standards offences.

We can provide clear, strategic advice and support to help you reach a favourable outcome that protects the reputation of your business.

Health and safety law

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) may investigate you if someone reports or complains that there has been an incident or injury in your workplace. If you are suspected of breaching the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) or related health and safety laws, then you could be interviewed under caution.

If you have been invited to an interview by the HSE, you should seek expert legal advice at the earliest opportunity.

Guidance from a specialist can be the difference between your case being cleared and facing prosecution, and it is very important to know your legal rights and options.

We can advise on how to respond to questions and what information to give the HSE. We will be on hand to support you throughout your case and secure an outcome that protects the interests of you and your business.

Housing law and HMO regulations

Our team of regulatory solicitors have many years of experience supporting landlords, managers, and letting agents in matters relating to Houses of Multiple Occupancy (HMOs).

We can offer comprehensive advice and representation across a wide range of issues, including licensing applications, refusals and revocations, enforcement actions, rent repayment orders, and appeals to the First-tier Tribunal.

We will guide you through the licensing process, ensuring you are fully informed about your options and effectively represented at every stage.

Frequently asked questions about regulatory law

What is regulatory law?

Regulatory laws are designed to govern industries, businesses, and individuals to ensure compliance with established rules and standards. It covers a wide range of areas, including transport and licensing law, consumer protection, health and safety and housing law.

Regulatory law is enforced by various authorities and agencies, such as Trading Standards or the Health and Safety Executive.

For businesses, non-compliance with regulatory requirements can lead to penalties, investigations, or prosecutions.

Expert legal advice is crucial to navigate these complexities and protect your interests, whether you're facing enforcement action or seeking compliance guidance.

What does a regulatory solicitor do?

Our regulatory lawyers will take the time to understand your case and provide tailored legal advice to help you understand your rights and options.

We can provide guidance throughout the investigation or appeals process, including advice on what information to provide and how best to comply with the process.

We aim to help you secure a favourable outcome and protect your business interests and reputation.

What should I do if I’m under investigation by a regulatory body?

If you are under investigation by a regulatory body, you should instruct a specialist solicitor at the earliest opportunity.

Regulatory offences are not always prosecuted by the Crown Prosecution Service, but they can still result in significant penalties and, in some cases, a prison sentence.

We can help you navigate this process effectively to give you the best chance of a positive outcome.

Why choose our regulatory law solicitors?

At Allen Hoole, our regulatory law solicitors have many years of experience and the expertise to support businesses and individuals facing regulatory challenges.

We understand that business regulations can be complex, and we can offer specialist advice and guidance on complying with the law.

The consequences of non-compliance can be severe, from enforcement actions to potential penalties. If you are under investigation, our team will provide clear and practical advice to help you navigate the legal process.

Whether you need support with investigations, enforcement action, or appeals, we are dedicated to ensuring your interests are protected.