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
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‘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.’
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.
Practice head
Tim Williamson
Other key lawyers
Bridget Sanger; Sam Harkness