REGULATORY AND CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS

If you are being investigated or facing prosecution – or think you are likely to be – it can be a stressful and uncertain time for you or your business. Our specialist lawyers can help you make sense of the process and position yourself for a positive outcome. Our national reputation is built on our impressive track record of successfully defending our clients and protecting their livelihoods.

PROTECTING YOUR BUSINESS, ASSETS AND REPUTATION

For farmers and agricultural businesses, the consequences of being investigated for an alleged breach of regulations or the law can result in serious convictions and heavy financial penalties. We have a long history of successfully helping our farming clients defend themselves against potentially damaging prosecutions and navigate the investigation process. This may be the first time you have faced such allegations, but our expert team have likely helped someone in a similar situation before. As the country’s premier agricultural law firm, our experience and understanding of your sector, regulatory landscape and unique challenges is hard to match.

We provide clear advice and strategic guidance on every aspect of an investigation or prosecution by the authorities. From Environment Agency cases and Health and Safety investigations, to investigations by Defra, Trading Standards or the Police, we act quickly to get the right team in place and outline the steps you need to take. Investigations and prosecutions can be a confusing and complex process, but we will always provide you with a clear understanding of what your options are and what their likely consequences could be.

It is important to act quickly if you are facing investigation or prosecution, as the decisions you make about attending interviews or providing written statements can have a significant impact. Give yourself the best chance of success by getting industry-leading experts on your side.

Acting as National Farmers Union panel solicitors for more counties than any other law firm in the country, we have strong ties to the following:

• Agricultural Law Association 
• British Institute of Agricultural Consultants
• Central Association of Agricultural Valuers
• Country Land and Business Association
• Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
• Tenant Farmers Association

We are also proud to be the sole designated legal contributor to the Farmers Weekly Business Clinic.

NFU Members

As an NFU Panel Firm we offer NFU Members a 12.5% discount on our fees for qualifying cases and if you subscribe to the NFU’s Legal Assistance Scheme further funding from the NFU may be available.