PRACTICE AREA

Regulatory

Overview

At Acuity Law, we understand that regulatory compliance is no longer just a legal box to tick – it’s a vital part of corporate strategy and risk management. Our cross-disciplinary lawyers work proactively with businesses to navigate the growing complexity of regulation across multiple sectors and jurisdictions. Whether you’re entering a new market, adapting to legislative change, or responding to increased scrutiny, we help you stay ahead of evolving regulatory demands.

Our team is experienced in advising on the full regulatory lifecycle – from initial compliance planning and policy development through to enforcement action and crisis response. When breaches occur, we act swiftly and decisively, helping to mitigate impact and guide your organisation through the legal and reputational risks that follow.

What sets us apart is our perspective. Many of our lawyers have worked as regulators, senior in-house counsel, or strategic consultants. This blend of insight means we know not only how regulation is applied, but how it is enforced – and how it can best be challenged, interpreted, or implemented to support your commercial goals.

We work across industries and collaborate with clients ranging from early-stage businesses to multinational corporations. Whether you’re looking for strategic advice or hands-on representation, we tailor our services to your sector and risk profile.

Our core regulatory services include:

  • Financial Services Regulation
    Supporting financial institutions, fintech firms and investment providers with FCA compliance, authorisations, conduct risk, and investigations.
  • Environmental Regulation
    Advising on environmental obligations, sustainability reporting, permitting, pollution control, and responding to enforcement action.
  • Health and Safety
    Helping businesses understand and implement HSE requirements, conduct internal audits, and respond to investigations and prosecutions.
  • Fire Safety Compliance
    Assisting with regulatory fire safety obligations, risk assessments, and compliance strategies in light of evolving standards and legislation.
  • Competition Law
    Advising on antitrust risks, merger controls, cartel investigations, dawn raids, and compliance training to ensure fair market practices.
  • Health & Social Care Regulation
    Supporting care providers with CQC compliance, safeguarding obligations, inspections, enforcement issues and policy development.

Key Contacts

Rachelle Sellek, Senior Partner, smiling for a formal headshot.
Senior Partner
Jenny Wilde, Senior Partner, smiling for a formal headshot.
Senior Partner

Awards

The Regulatory Team is ranked Tier 2 in the Legal 500

The Regulatory Team is ranked Band 2 by Chambers and Partners

Rachelle is listed as a Leading Partner in the Legal 500

Jenny was a finalist in the inaugural First 100 Years: Inspirational Women in Law Awards

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