Hugh James has an emphasis on regulatory crime, business crime, and professional regulation, and acts on behalf of prosecutors in relation to health and safety, environmental, and food safety matters, in addition to a range of other issues. The group is active throughout England and Wales, and is led by Martin Jones, whose practice extends to fraud issues and financial regulation. Also key are Justin Davies, who has particular expertise in POCA proceedings and fire safety law, and Lydia Clements.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Justin Davies is a stand-out solicitor in this area, supported by a great team.’

  • ‘Extremely knowledgeable and competent regulatory firm.’

Key clients

  • Welsh Government
  • Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency

Work highlights

Acting for the Counsel General for Wales in prosecutions on behalf of the Marine Fisheries Enforcement team.

Lawyers

Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Justin Davies
Justin Davies
Practice head

Martin Jones

Other key lawyers

Justin Davies; Lydia Clements