The Care Team - Regulatory Advice & Business Defence...

At Smith Partnership we recognise that the care sector is one of the most heavily regulated of all the service industries and that even the best run care homes can on occasions be subject to the unwanted attentions of the various regulatory authorities.

When problems do arise the survival of your business and even your own personal liberty may depend on your choice of representation. Our business defence team is here to ensure that you receive the best advice and representation possible.

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We offer a team of specialist lawyers led by partners Kevin McGrath and Andrew Oldroyd, who have over 30 years experience between them in defending businesses against prosecution. We are available at a moments notice to attend with you during any investigation at your business premises and advise and assist you during any formal interviews. If it becomes necessary we can represent you throughout any court proceedings both in the Magistrates Court and the Crown Court through our team of specialist court advocates.

We will also advise on and where appropriate seek to challenge any statutory notices served upon you that try to restrict the way your business operates. We also offer advice and training to businesses on how best to avoid falling foul of the criminal law.

The areas that our dedicated Regulatory Advice team can advise on, are:

  • CQC and Local Authority investigations
  • Police investigations
  • Health and Safety
  • Environmental Law
  • Fire Safety Law
  • Inquest and Public Inquiries
  • HM Revenue and Customs investigations
  • BERR Investigations and Directors duties

If you would like more information about the work of our Business Defence department or would like to discuss an issue with us please contact Kevin McGrath head of our Business Defence team.

Main Contact:
Kevin McGrath