Safeguard your business operations with compliance and regulatory solicitors
As compliance obligations in the workplace become increasingly demanding, and the Government pushes for greater transparency and accountability around pay and working practices, businesses may find the road to full compliance both long and complex. At Shakespeare Martineau, we provide expert advice on all matters concerning employment and HR legal support, helping you navigate these challenges with confidence. We also offer wider commercial legal support, including data protection and compliance, to ensure your business remains up to date and compliant.
The work involved in keeping up to speed with the evolving rules and regulations that govern good business practice is significant. Failing to meet your obligations could lead to severe financial penalties, criminal sanctions, and lasting reputational damage.
Our dedicated team guides you through the complexities of workplace compliance, ensuring your business has a robust strategy in place. We help identify and address potential issues before they escalate, safeguarding your business continuity and reputation.
We offer a comprehensive suite of compliance services, from conducting in-depth audits to ensure your policies meet legal standards, to providing staff education and training, we work to ensure your entire organisation is fully equipped to meet regulatory requirements.
Specialising in Business Regulation & Compliance law
License applications and reviews
With extensive experience in managing license applications and reviews, our team ensures your business meets all regulatory requirements by guiding you through complex licensing processes and helping to secure the necessary approvals while navigating any challenges that arise, ensuring your business operations run smoothly and uninterrupted.
Compliance strategy and staff education
We offer comprehensive support in implementing compliance strategies and educating your staff on employment law requirements. From creating bespoke training programs to advising on best practices, our team ensures your workforce understands and adheres to the necessary regulations, promoting a compliant and efficient workplace.
Urgent interventions
In the event of urgent regulatory interventions that threaten your business operations, our employment law team provides swift, decisive action. We work quickly to resolve issues, mitigate risks, and protect your organisation from penalties, allowing you to continue running your business with minimal disruption.
Regulatory auditing
Our expertise in auditing current regulatory practices ensures your organisation complies with relevant employment laws and standards. We conduct thorough assessments to identify gaps or weaknesses in your compliance procedures, offering tailored recommendations to strengthen your processes and safeguard against potential risks.
Why choose Shakespeare Martineau?
- Our team offer prompt and professional service, whether through in-person meetings or virtual consultations, you can trust that our advice will be timely and professional, helping you feel confident in your legal matters, every step of the way
- We provide advice that is not only pragmatic and quick but also easy to understand. Every lawyer in our firm is approachable, helpful, and committed to offering reliable legal solutions, making the process straightforward for clients
- Our clear and easily understandable approach has kept clients coming back for years, knowing they can depend on us for comprehensive legal support time and time again
- Our clients regularly highlight the exceptional expertise and professionalism of our lawyers. Our team cares deeply about every aspect of your case, ensuring you receive a thorough and attentive service
30 years of legal excellence
We maintain a Tier 1 ranking in the Legal 500, supported by our team’s 30+ years of experience in employment law. We offer specialised expertise in handling complex and unusual matters, alongside extensive experience in managing everyday employment issues.
Regulatory compliance specialists
We have extensive experience working with diverse regulatory authorities, including the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), and HMRC. We also provide expert guidance on Transfer of Undertakings (TUPE) regulations, ensuring compliance during business transfers, redundancies, and reorganisations. Our comprehensive support helps businesses navigate complex employment law obligations while minimising legal and financial risks.
Solutions-based risk management
We take a solutions-based approach to regulatory interventions, offering prompt, decisive action tailored to your business needs. We ensure compliance with employment regulations through proactive audits, guidance, and employee training, minimising risk and safeguarding your business from potential penalties or legal challenges.
Regulatory support to keep you compliant
We offer a comprehensive range of regulatory services, including compliance audits, risk assessments, and employee training, covering areas such as GDPR, TUPE, and health and safety regulations, to ensure your business meets its legal obligations and avoids penalties while maintaining an effective workplace.
Meet our Business Regulation & Compliance team
David Browne
Partner & Head of Employment Law
Philip Pepper
Partner & Head of Commercial, IP & Employment
Jon Heuvel
Partner
Esther Maxwell
Partner
Matt McDonald
Partner
Tom Long
Partner
Rhys Wyborn
Partner
Nick Jones
Partner - Employment
Sandeep Leighs
Partner
Emma Oliver
Legal Director
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Wherever you are on your journey, our Business Regulation & Compliance specialists are here to answer any questions you might have
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Business Regulation & Compliance FAQs
If your business faces regulatory intervention, our team can provide swift and effective support to minimise disruption and protect your business by taking immediate action to assess the situation, and help you navigate the complexities of regulatory inquiries or investigations.
We work with you to understand the potential risks and legal implications, helping mitigate fines, penalties, or other legal consequences. Our solutions-based approach focuses on safeguarding your business while resolving the issue efficiently. In addition to managing the immediate regulatory intervention, we assist with implementing long-term compliance strategies, ensuring your business remains compliant and reducing the likelihood of future interventions.
Whether it’s reviewing licensing, conducting audits, or educating your staff on best compliance practices, our team is equipped to handle both urgent crises and ongoing regulatory support.
Our team has extensive experience dealing with regulatory authorities including the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), HMRC, and the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), and is equipped to ensure you receive tailored advice specific to your industry and needs. We also provide expert guidance on Transfer of Undertakings (TUPE) regulations to ensure your business is compliant when carrying out business transfers, redundancies, and reorganisations.
To stay compliant with employment regulations, it’s crucial to implement processes that ensure adherence to data protection laws, including GDPR, and properly maintain employee records. Regularly auditing and reviewing your policies in response to regulatory updates will help keep your business compliant. Our team can support you by acting as an extension of your HR department, offering expert guidance and ensuring peace of mind.
A regulatory compliance audit will review your business’s adherence to laws, regulations, and internal policies, by identifying relevant regulations, such as GDPR, health and safety, or employment laws. Auditors assess policies, procedures, and documentation, including employee records and data protection protocols, to ensure compliance, and may also interview staff to confirm practices align with regulations and that employees are properly trained.
The audit report will highlight any non-compliance issues, provide recommendations, and outline an action plan to address any gaps.
To implement an effective compliance strategy, it’s essential to adopt a proactive approach that includes regularly reviewing and updating policies in line with evolving regulations.
Continuous monitoring and conducting regular audits is key to identifying risks early and avoiding non-compliance issues and ensure that your business complies with key legislation such as health and safety, data protection, GDPR, and employee welfare.
Our expert legal advisors offer comprehensive support by working alongside your HR teams to provide tailored compliance solutions and risk management strategies.
We provide a variety of training services to help educate staff on regulatory compliance, including bespoke in-house training tailored to your business’s specific compliance needs, alongside workshops on key areas of employment law such as, data protection, and HR regulations.
Additionally, through our 360+ employment portal, clients have access to regular legal updates, templates, and guidance to ensure compliance, along with training sessions and exclusive events that help HR teams stay informed and self-sufficient on evolving regulations.
