Berryman

Business Defence

Despite the best laid plans and most careful risk management procedures, your business could find itself investigated by one of the statutory authorities. Worst of all, it could be convicted. 

Any level of action can be costly, in terms of both time and expense and the potential damage to your business's reputation. 

Our Business Defence team can help you with legal and strategic advice and assistance, as well as practical and effective post-incident risk management. You can be confident that you have on board not only the higest calibre lawyers but also exceptional business people, acutely aware of your needs and very conscious of the wider commercial picture.

Investigations and actions can come from any of the statutory authorities, including:   

 Health and Safety Executive
Police
Fire Service
Environment Agency
Trading Standards
Food Standards Agency
Office of Fair Trading
DTI
Department of Transport
Vehicle Operator Services Agency
Environmental Health Department
County, Borough or District Councils
DEFRA
 

Rapid Response

And where it's an emergency, we have a Rapid Response Unit on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Just call 07770 790547 and one of our specialist lawyers will be on site within hours to advise and assist, whatever the time.

Diagnostic Service

We can of course help you avoid being investigated in the first place -  you will appreciate that legal and regulatory compliance can be good for the bottom line as well as for peace of mind! We offer a market-leading diagnostic service that evaluates your business for the threat of action by statutory authorities and advises you on how best to minimise the risk.