Clarion

Regulatory

Ranked as a leading individual for Health and safety in the Legal 500 for Health and Safety work, Paul Matthews heads up the Regulatory team. Paul has been involved in some of the most high-profile regulatory investigations and prosecutions cases in recent years including the Bosley Mill explosion and the Grenfell Tower Fire Public Inquiry.

The UK has one of the most highly regulated frameworks for businesses in the world. The consequences of breaching regulatory requirements can include multi-million pound fines for relatively modest failings; the threat of individual fines and imprisonment for directors; civil penalties and interventions by regulators; and reputational damage. As an experienced and respected Regulatory defence specialist, Paul provides advice, support and representation to organisations and individuals in relation to regulatory investigations and prosecutions by regulators such as the Health & Safety Executive, Environment Agency, Local Authorities and the Police, amongst others. When faced with the challenges and anxiety of a regulatory investigation or prosecution, Paul provides advice, support and representation at every stage of the process. As clients have previously commented, “Proactive and professional. Guided us through a situation that none of our team had experience of. Available to have meetings at short notice to discuss matters….very professional and cohesive…always available to discuss issues as they arise”

Paul’s experience spans corporate manslaughter, health and safety, environmental liabilities, food safety and trading law, product safety and recalls, advertising and marketing compliance, bribery and corruption.