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General crime and fraud

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Clarke Willmott LLP

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The crime and regulatory team at Clarke Willmott LLP advises on a wide range of mandates including general and white-collar crime, animal welfare issues, agricultural sector matters, and regulated sector issues. Tim Williamson, who arrived as practice head, advises high profile clients in the ports and retail sectors and is a particular expert regarding the risk of regulatory intervention. Williamson has also lent his hand to the firm’s sports regulatory niche, frequently advising sports clubs on sanctions. Bridget Sanger has a strong background in health and safety while Sam Harkness‘ expertise lies in advising individuals, companies, and local authorities on various contentious matters, particularly concerning rural crime, road traffic issues, and local authority prosecutions.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Impressive breadth of experience and knowledge across a range of industries.’

  • ‘Tim Williamson is a standout individual. He goes the extra mile for his clients, and is a leading regulatory lawyer with excellent knowledge of a range of businesses.’

  • ‘Able to deal with niche prosecutions and defence for private individuals and organisations. 

  • ‘Bridget Sanger possesses a brilliantly diverse skill set from agricultural crime to CQC prosecutions. Her first-class knowledge of criminal law and procedure is hugely valuable.’

  • ‘Tim Williamson is a well seasoned practitioner in the regulatory crime and fraud markets. His sensible and straightforward manner means he is easy to work with.’

  • ‘Sam Harkness is very conscientious and client focused as well as very knowledgeable and detailed in his instructions.’

Key clients

  • Somerset Council
  • Dinham and Pearce

Work highlights

Acting for a national sports body to challenge regulatory procedures governed by the Safety of Sports Grounds Act 1975, in order to safeguard the commercial interests of the sport in question.
Defending a landowner in what is believed to be only the second prosecution on the basis of non-compliance with an Enforcement Undertaking, offered in lieu of a prosecution for environmental offences years earlier.
Acting for a local authority, advising on a portfolio of private prosecutions against rogue landlords for various offences under the Housing Act 2004 and HMO management regulations.

Practice head

Tim Williamson

Other key lawyers

Bridget Sanger; Sam Harkness