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Trading Standards investigations

Our specialist Trading Standards solicitors based in Leeds, Sheffield and York help businesses facing Trading Standards investigations to understand the options available to you and make informed decisions for an optimal outcome whatever the circumstances.

Trading Standards operate throughout the UK and are specially trained teams that are usually created by local authorities. They enforce laws and regulations intended to protect consumers, businesses and the general public. Flint Bishop is experienced in advising clients both in terms of product recall procedures and regulatory investigations.

Our specialist regulatory and corporate defence team has long-standing relationships with experts in various product areas and such expertise has allowed us to successfully defend a number of clients where prosecutions have been instituted by Trading Standards.

To discuss your requirements please contact Jeremy Scott on 07971 520 407.

Trading Standards investigations

Investigation

Trading Standards officers will investigate alleged offences and breaches and have many of the same powers as the police to do so.

You may be invited to attend an interview under caution and if this is the case then you should seek immediate expert advice as what you say in that interview may have a significant impact on the outcome of an investigation or prosecution.

By having us as your legal representative you get the benefit of solicitors who understand what is involved in investigations and unlike many firms, are fully conversant with Police station procedure.

Prosecution

If you or your business are prosecuted by Trading Standards this can be through the criminal courts and can result in a criminal conviction. A criminal conviction is a serious matter for your business and can easily cause substantial reputational harm along with financial penalties and in some cases, imprisonment.

If you or your business is being investigated then you should seek immediate expert advice from our team of specialist lawyers.

Contested trial defence for client in children’s toy market

Our client, who has a major presence in the children’s toy market, was accused of selling toys which were in breach of flammability requirements.

The case was ultimately prosecuted in the Magistrates’ Court. Following a contested trial which led to experts being called on behalf of prosecution and defence, our client was acquitted of all offences they had been charged with and the Court made an order for their costs to be paid out of Central Funds.

Please note this information is provided by way of example and may not be complete and is certainly not intended to constitute legal advice. You should take bespoke advice for your circumstances.

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Trading Standards investigations

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