Regulatory and Compliance Solicitors

Policies and procedures form a vital part of the legal framework that helps protect your business and ensure compliance with relevant regulations. Our specialist regulatory and compliance solicitors will help ensure your business meets its legal obligations, from auditing your existing documentation to drafting new policies tailored to your operations.

Businesses are collecting and storing increasing amounts of sensitive personal data, making data protection a critical priority. The consequences of breaching data protection regulations can be severe, from substantial financial penalties to irreparable reputational damage. Under the UK GDPR, fines for serious breaches can reach up to £17.5 million or 4% of annual global turnover, whichever is higher.

Navigating these often complex regulations can be daunting. At Scott Bailey, our regulatory and compliance solicitors specialise in advising SMEs on data protection regulations, from conducting audits to identify issues within your business to drafting compliant documentation and providing expert guidance on handling matters such as subject access requests (SARs).

Company directors have strict legal obligations under the Companies Act 2006. Breaching these duties can lead to dismissal, legal claims, or forced sale of shares. Our regulatory and compliance solicitors provide clear, practical advice and training to help directors understand their responsibilities and act with confidence. In the event of a breach, we have extensive experience acting for either companies seeking to bring a claim or directors who are being pursued, providing strategic advice to resolve the matter effectively and protect our client’s interests.

CQC registration is mandatory for businesses providing regulated care services in England. Our specialist solicitors combine extensive experience in the healthcare sector with comprehensive regulatory and compliance expertise, making them ideally placed to guide health and social care SMEs through the Care Quality Commission (CQC) registration process.

The Company Secretary is a key officer responsible for ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, maintaining company records, and facilitating communication between the board of directors and shareholders. While no longer mandatory for all companies, appointing a Company Secretary can help streamline administrative processes and ensure regulatory compliance. We offer a company secretarial service to help small SMEs adhere to their annual filing commitments.

For SMEs operating in the public sector, regulatory compliance is not just a legal obligation, it is a critical part of winning work. Public sector tenders increasingly require businesses to demonstrate compliance with a wide range of general and sector-specific regulations. Our specialist regulatory and compliance solicitors can support you throughout the procurement process, from advising on the compliance requirements of a tender to drafting the policies and procedures needed to meet the criteria.

Artificial intelligence is a new and rapidly evolving frontier. While still in its early stages, AI already presents a range of compliance challenges for businesses, from data protection to discrimination risks, and governments in the UK, EU, and beyond are rapidly introducing legislation to regulate its use. Although no one can predict exactly where AI will lead, our specialist regulatory and compliance solicitors can help you understand its current legal implications and ensure your business continues to use AI in a compliant way.