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Expert regulatory law that makes a real difference.

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Helping your business manage risk and stay compliant.

Acuity Law’s expert Regulatory and Compliance legal team is experienced across the full regulatory spectrum, from supporting and protecting businesses in compliance planning and policy development through to enforcement action and crisis management. When things go wrong, we can act quickly and decisively, helping to reduce the impact and guide your business through the legal and reputational risks that can follow.

We believe that regulatory compliance should not simply be seen as a legal tick box, rather it should be a vital part of how a business protects itself; helping to build trust with its customers and increasing its competitiveness.

Our cross-disciplinary regulatory compliance lawyers work closely with you to help 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, our specialist team can provide commercial advice that will help you stay ahead of regulatory challenges.

What makes us different is our perspective. Many of our lawyers have worked as regulators, senior in-house counsel or strategic consultants. That blend of insight means we understand not only how regulation is applied, but how it is enforced and how it can be challenged, interpreted or implemented in ways that support your commercial goals rather than hinder them.

We work across multiple industries and sectors, with businesses of every size, from early-stage companies to multinational corporations. Working in a true partnership, often as an extension of your in-house team, we believe in getting to fully understand your business and in providing tailored commercial advice based on your specific needs.

Our Regulatory Compliance services.

We provide regulatory compliance legal advice across a wide range of sectors and disciplines. Whatever the regulatory landscape your business operates in, we bring the commercial understanding and sector-specific knowledge to help you stay compliant, manage risk and keep moving forward. Our services include:

We support financial institutions, fintech firms and investment providers with FCA compliance, authorisations, conduct risk and regulatory investigations. We know how the FCA thinks and works, and we help you build the kind of compliance framework that keeps you on the right side of the rules.

Acuity Reputation Management service.

For businesses facing a significant regulatory or compliance breach, our Acuity Reputation Management Service provides a bespoke crisis and corporate reputation management tool for businesses across all sectors.

Our specialist team of legal experts will work closely with you to resolve any threat to your business as quickly as possible.

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Awards & Credentials

The Regulatory Team is ranked Tier 2 in the Legal 500

Legal 500

The Regulatory Team is ranked Band 2 by Chambers and Partners

Chambers and Partners

Rachelle is listed as a Leading Partner in the Legal 500

Legal 500

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

First 100 Years

Meet the team

Meet the wider team

Our regulatory compliance lawyers bring legal expertise and regulatory insight to every matter they handle. Get in touch directly to discuss your regulatory position and how we can help you manage it.

Rachelle Sellek

Senior Partner and Compliance Officer
Commercial & Technology Team Cardiff
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Jenny Wilde

Senior Partner
Health & Social Care Team Regulatory Team London
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Richard Voke

Consultant Partner
Regulatory & Environmental Team Bristol
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Oliver Woodhouse

Partner
Commercial & Technology Team Cardiff
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Aisha Wardell

Senior Partner
Commercial Litigation Team Dispute Resolution & Litigation Cardiff
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Our Expertise: We also advise and support on

Regulatory and compliance issues often intersect with other areas of business and commercial law. In addition to advising on a wide range of regulatory and compliance issues, we also provide a comprehensive range of legal services that can support your wider business objectives. Some of these include:

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Corporate

Expert legal advice and support from start-up funding to major acquisitions.

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Commercial and Technology

Contracts, IP and technology agreements that underpin the businesses you are buying or selling.

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Employment & HR

A full range of employment and HR legal advice including TUPE advice, tribunal defence, HR documentation and general employment advice and guidance.

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Real Estate

Property due diligence, acquisition and disposal support for transactions with a real estate element.

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Planning and Environmental

Expert planning and environmental law advice for businesses and developers across the UK. From planning applications to environmental permits and compliance issues.

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Banking and Finance

Funding structures, loan facilities and financial arrangements to support your transaction.

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Health & Social Care

We understand the pressures on health and social care businesses and work closely with our clients to navigate a complex and fast-changing regulatory environment.

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Need a law firm on a retainer with preferable rates?

Our Acuity Counsel Service provides you with your own dedicated team, with the ability to manage budget and control costs.

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Jenny Wilde

Jenny Wilde

Senior Partner

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