Regulatory

Regulatory

We support both individuals and organisations with clear, calm advice that makes complex rules manageable.
Key Services

Across all sectors, our focus is discreet, clear guidance and steady support that protects your position, reputation and livelihood, so you can move forward with confidence.

  • Bribery and Fraud

    Advising on internal risk, strategy, and representing organisations in investigations and prosecutions.

  • CDM Regulations

    Advising construction businesses on compliance, breaches, and HSE investigations.

  • Coroner’s Inquests

    Representing clients in inquest proceedings following workplace or third-party fatalities.

  • Crisis Management

    Supporting organisations following serious incidents, including investigations, strategy, and representation.

  • Financial Services

    Advising on FCA and PRA regulation, contentious matters, and regulatory investigations and enforcement.

  • Fire Safety

    Guiding clients through fire authority investigations and related enforcement action.

  • Food Safety

    Advising on regulatory compliance, EHO investigations, and enforcement proceedings.

  • Health and Safety

    Guiding boards and businesses on regulatory compliance, HSE investigations, and enforcement action.

  • Product Safety

    Advising on product compliance issues, including risk mitigation and product recalls.

  • Public Inquiries

    Supporting businesses through public inquiries, including evidence preparation and representation.

  • Sport

    Representing athletes, coaches and clubs in disciplinary and integrity matters, from investigations through to hearings.

  • Traffic Commissioner

    Representing operator businesses in public inquiries and licence-related appeals.

Led By

Paul advises clients facing complex investigations and high‑pressure situations. From major incidents and regulatory scrutiny to criminal proceedings, Paul brings a pragmatic, steady approach to helping clients navigate difficult and often high‑profile challenges

Ben brings Napier Sterling’s clear and pragmatic approach to advising clients. Whether helping clients make sense of regulatory pressures or guiding them through enforcement issues, Ben brings a calm and practical approach to getting clients where they need to be.

Regulatory

Representative Matters

Our representative matters demonstrate our strength in helping clients manage regulatory risk and scrutiny across complex and evolving regimes.

Advising and supporting members of the V11 group of former professional footballers in their pursuit of justice and redress following significant investment losses arising from an alleged fraud. Our work includes strategic regulatory advice, liaison with relevant authorities and stakeholders, and guidance on civil recovery options. The matter has attracted national attention, including Ben Rees’ recent appearance in the BBC documentary V11: Football’s Financial Shame.

Professional snooker player – acted in disciplinary proceedings concerning alleged match-fixing, including a detailed response to investigation, representation at interviews/hearings, and mitigation strategy.

Financial mis-selling (private client) – led a complex claim involving fraud and overseas pension assets, coordinating cross-border evidence, engaging with trustees/custodians and UK authorities, and pursuing recovery.

International investment house – advised on financial crime, OFSI (sanctions) and AML compliance, including risk assessments, policy enhancements, internal investigations, and disclosures.

Former professional footballer – represented in a complex fraud matter involving the FCA and regulatory redress bodies, managing parallel processes, preparing evidence and submissions, and protecting reputation throughout.

Practice Achievements

 
years of financial services regulatory experience
 
Proven track record in investigations, enforcement and fraud-related remediation.
 
Deep expertise in sport: governance, integrity and regulatory compliance.

Get In Touch

If you would like to find out more about Napier Sterling, please contact us using the information below.