Areas of regulatory law that we specialise in:
Registration with a regulatory body is vital to some professions. A governing body can revoke your licence or registration if it believes that you have breached its regulations or deems that you are unfit for practice.
Professional investigations can be damaging to your career or business. At Hollingsworth Edwards we work with professionals to defend claims that they are not fit to practice or that they are not a fit and proper person for the role. Our experienced team will steer you through the process and help protect your professional reputation.
Professions that are at risk of such investigations include:
- Doctors
- Dentists
- Nurses
- Solicitors
- Social workers
- Financial advisors
- Psychologists
If an investigation into your professional proficiency leads to a hearing or tribunal, we can support you through the legal process and where necessary, appeal decisions where you have been treated unfairly. Find out how we can help by contacting us on 020 3397 4795 or email us using the form on our contact page.
Trading Standards prosecutions
Trading Standards prosecutions or investigations can place a huge strain on a business. Taking sound legal advice from the outset can often make all the difference. At Hollingsworth Edwards we have extensive experience in representing companies and individuals accused of trading standards offences. Speak to a member of our team today on 020 3397 4795 if this affects you.
Firearms licences and illegal possession
The law pertaining to firearms licensing is complex, and the consequences of falling foul of law can be severe. It is necessary to have a licence certificate in order lawfully to possess firearms of most types, including shotguns and certain types of air rifle. If you a private individual who shoots for sport, a collector, a dealership, a shooting club, or a museum, you will require a licence certificate, or multiple certificates.
Certificates are issued by the applicant’s local police force. Decisions by the police to refuse grants of licences, refuse renewals of existing licences, and to revoke existing licences, may be appealed to the Crown Court.
We at Hollingsworth Edwards Solicitors, in addition to being expert at defending prosecutions relating to firearms, can assist with applications to the local police force for licensing certificates and appeals to the Crown Court in respect of adverse licensing decisions or breach of firearms licence.
Should you require assistance with an application or appeal, please contact one of our experienced solicitors on 020 3397 4795 or email us using the form on our contact page.
Taxi licensing
Licensing taxi drivers and their operators can involve a minefield of complex legislation. Our qualified team are here to help you navigate your way through appeals against decisions to refuse, suspend or revoke licences. We work with both the black cab and private hire sectors, representing both individual drivers and taxi firms. We also have a long history and a highly successful record of representing drivers in prosecutions for driving offences. Contact us now on 020 3397 4795 to discuss your case.
Housing issues
At Hollingsworth Edwards we help our clients on a number of housing-related issues for landlords, tenants and homeowners. These include, but are not limited to:
- HMO licence application, reinstatement and issues relating to failure to comply
- Advice to landlords on tenant obligations
- Property disrepair issues
- Drafting documents
If you need advice about your obligations as a landlord, have received a notice requesting information or a summons notifying you that you are being prosecuted, call 020 3397 4795 or email us using the form on our contact page. Our skilled team will be more than happy to help guide you through the process.
