Criminal defence solicitors

Facing a criminal or regulatory investigation can be overwhelming. Our specialist solicitors provide clear, discreet advice and robust representation to protect your rights, reputation and future from the earliest stage.

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What you need to know about criminal and regulatory investigations and how we can support you

Will I be speaking to someone who understands my situation?

Being investigated for a criminal or regulatory matter can be stressful, confusing and potentially life-changing. You may be worried about your reputation, your business, your family or what happens next.
Our criminal and regulatory law solicitors provide clear, practical advice to help you understand your position and protect your interests from the outset.
Whether you are facing a police investigation, attending an interview under caution, or dealing with a professional or regulatory body, we are here to support and represent you every step of the way.

Tees Law does not provide Legal Aid. You can find more information here about Legal Aid and eligibility requirements.

Clear advice in complex investigations

Tees is a Top-Tier Legal 500 firm with a highly experienced criminal and regulatory law team that advises individuals and businesses facing investigations, prosecutions, or regulatory action. We provide clear, strategic advice at every stage, from the earliest contact with enforcement authorities through to representation in interviews, proceedings, and hearings.

Our solicitors work closely across disciplines where needed, ensuring clients benefit from joined-up expertise in complex, often high-stakes matters involving criminal allegations, financial crime, fraud, and professional or regulatory investigations.

I am a business owner — can you help?

If you are a director, business owner or regulated professional, we can help. See our dedicated page for businesses for more information.

Early legal advice can make a critical difference

Seeking legal advice at the earliest opportunity can make a significant difference to the outcome of your case.

Even if you believe you have done nothing wrong, anything you say during an interview or investigation may later be relied upon as evidence. Our solicitors can advise you before you attend interviews, explain the process clearly and ensure your rights are protected.

We regularly assist individuals with:

police station interviews
interviews under caution
criminal investigations
education prosecutions
fraud and financial crime allegations
professional disciplinary proceedings
regulatory and enforcement investigations
Companies Act offences
firearms licensing and prosecution
driving offences
planning prosecutions
environmental prosecutions
insolvency agency prosecutions
health and Safety investigation and prosecution
harassment and assault
money Laundering and Proceeds of Crime
dangerous Dogs
wildlife prosecutions

They have an excellent breadth of knowledge of litigation.
Legal 500 UK, 2026

Our related key services

The areas our criminal litigation and regulatory team can help you with include:

Supporting you across a range of criminal matters

Our team advises businesses on a broad range of criminal matters, including:

Fraud and financial crime
Theft and dishonesty allegations
Money laundering investigations
Assault and public order offences
Driving and motoring offences
HMRC investigations
Confiscation and asset restraint proceedings
Bribery & corruption
Corporate manslaughter

We understand that criminal allegations can affect every aspect of your life, and we provide sensitive, practical support throughout the process.

Can Tees Law help with regulatory or professional investigations?

Yes. Regulatory investigations can have serious consequences for your professional reputation and future career.

We advise professionals, directors and senior individuals facing investigations or proceedings involving:

Professional misconduct allegations
Health and safety investigations
Trading standards issues
Environmental enforcement
Regulatory compliance concerns
Director conduct investigations
Proceedings before the traffic commissioner court
Firearms licensing and appeals
Companies house investigations
Insolvency agency investigations
Information Commissioner investigations
Planning, enforcement and prosecutions
Care Quality Commission investigations
Inquests

Our solicitors understand the importance of protecting both your legal position and your reputation.

Key people

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Ruth Barber

Senior Associate - Criminal and Regulatory

Dispute Resolution

Darren Perks

Executive Partner

Dispute Resolution

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