Criminal defence solicitors for businesses

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 and your business

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 career, 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.

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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
Fraud and financial crime allegations
Professional disciplinary proceedings
Regulatory and enforcement investigations

I am a professional or business owner — how can you help?

If you are a director, business owner or regulated professional, allegations or investigations may have wider implications beyond the immediate legal issue.

At Tees Law, we work discreetly and strategically to help minimise disruption to your business, career and personal life.

We regularly advise:

Company directors
Solicitors and legal professionals
Healthcare professionals
Teachers and education professionals
Financial advisers
Senior executives and employees

Supporting you across a range of criminal matters

Our team advises individuals 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
Dangerous dogs
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.

Regulatory and professional investigations solicitors

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.

Legal and financial advice under one roof

Tees is a top-tier Legal 500 firm offering joined-up legal and financial services. We have our own independent financial advisers (IFAs), who work closely with our lawyers.

Our advisers provide holistic financial planning, and as we are not connected to any one provider, we can offer a whole-of-market approach for the range of products we can advise on. We can also give independent advice for a whole range of insurance products to protect you and your family. Our IFAs are regulated and authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority, which means we’re accountable for the advice we give.

Get in touch today, we’re here to help

We advise businesses and individuals facing criminal investigations and prosecutions, providing clear, practical advice to help protect their interests. Our experience covers a range of business-related criminal matters, with an understanding of the potential impact on both the business and those responsible for running it.

Our related key services

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

Key people

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Ruth Barber

Senior Associate - Criminal and Regulatory

Dispute Resolution

Darren Perks

Head of Division, Dispute Resolution and Litigation

Dispute Resolution

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