Accountants defence

Our Accountants Defence team represent accountants and accountancy firms facing regulatory investigations or requiring legal assistance with other regulatory matters. We understand how important it is for you to get the right advice in the least disruptive way.

We have experience of working with all the main regulatory bodies including FRC, ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA CIPFA, and AAT.

The regulatory lawyers in our Accountants Defence team provide clear, straightforward advice so you can have the confidence and knowledge to take the right steps.

Our Accountants Defence team can assist in a wide range of regulatory matters, including: Complaints and disciplinary - from complaint to investigation to hearing; Regulatory compliance, monitoring and practice assurance; Practising arrangements, including audit registration and practising certificates; Membership and readmission to professional membership bodies; Interim orders; Matters relating to health / fitness, investment business, probate, bankruptcy and insolvency; and Appeals and Judicial Review.

In the right circumstances, we can often agree a resolution without unnecessary formal proceedings. We have experience in dealing with sensitive and vulnerable witnesses, obtaining witness statements, liaising with experts and obtaining other evidence to help support your case.

Our Accountants Defence team comprises a dedicated team of regulatory solicitors and barristers who have undertaken hundreds of regulatory hearings. They can guide you through the process and provide expert advocacy support at the hearing.

We will make use of our long standing and collaborative links with barristers' chambers and accountancy experts if your case requires expert input or specialist advocate representation at hearing.