We recognise that clients demand specialist knowledge from barristers who are technically astute, excellent in court and aware of wider commercial issues and personable.
St Philips Regulatory provides nationally-recognised specialists across the spectrum of regulatory law. Our team deliver the highest standards of advice and advocacy combined with a straightforward, client-focussed approach that inspires confidence and loyalty.
The Group covers all levels of work, from advice on compliance to representation in the appellate courts, from the relatively straightforward to matters of the utmost gravity and complexity. Members of the Group consistently achieve recognition and praise from the principal legal directories.
Instructions to defend are received from a broad range of lay and professional clients, from national firms acting on behalf of well known public limited companies to niche and high street practices acting on behalf of smaller businesses or individuals. We understand the potential reputational damage, both corporate and personal, that enforcement proceedings can bring and provide advice that demonstrates a commercial awareness and an understanding of the sectors in which our client’s operate. Counsel are frequently retained when proceedings are being contemplated and are valued for their early and incisive advice which can head off an issue before it becomes a problem. Regardless of the nature of the work or the source of the instructions, a transparent and realistic approach to fees is adopted.
The Group receives instructions to prosecute on behalf of a number of prosecuting authorities, including but not limited to the Health and Safety Executive, the Environment Agency, the Food Standards Agency and several Local Authorities. We are proud to have 11 Group members on the List of Specialist Regulatory Advocates.
HMRC frequently instructs those members of the Group on the Attorney-General’s Panel of Civil Counsel in a range of matters which include heavy and significant appellate litigation across the UK as well as seeking advice on matters such as the drafting and application of legislation.
Several members of the Group have originally come from a criminal law background and are adept at dealing with issues arising concerning disclosure, legal professional privilege, public interest immunity, restraint orders and confiscation proceedings.
“Exceptional level of service, particularly from Alan Durham, for whom nothing is too much trouble.” – Legal 500
“Fantastic service. Joe Wilson is very commercial, pragmatic, and always looking to assist clients either with work referrals or on service. ” – Legal 500
“The clerks are slick and proactive.” – Chambers and Partners
Alan Durham and Somaya Shaikh.
James Puzey, Head of St Philips Regulatory Team, lead the HMRC counsel team that was successful in resisting this appeal by the subsidiary of the American Investment Bank, Cantor Fitzgerald....
James Puzey, Head of St Philips’ Regulatory Group, has recently acted for the HSE in the prosecution of a developer and contractor in connection with the death of a labourer...
Ben Mills, led by Nigel Lawrence QC, prosecutes Carlsberg who were fined £3 million pounds by Mr Justice Picken at Birmingham Crown Court, following a massive ammonia leak at the...
Andrew Evans successfully represented West Midlands Police in a review of the alcohol and entertainment licence of the Seven Bar in Wednesbury. The premises had long been associated with incidents...
On August 5th 2021, the Sentencing Council published two new sentencing guidelines to be used when both individuals and organisations fall to be sentenced for offences contrary to Section 92...
James Puzey, Head of St Philips Regulatory Group, was instructed by the HSE to prosecute Drayton Manor Park Limited after the death of school girl, Evha Jannath, on the Splash...
The Food Standards Agency (“FSA”) made three applications for the issue of a summons to commence proceedings against Bakers of Nailsea Ltd (“BNL”), the food business operator for an abattoir...
Welcome to the Regulatory Group’s Winter newsletter. Whilst we may find ourselves in a lockdown, St Philips Chambers’ Regulatory Group remains in a position to assist you and your clients...
BPJ Breakfast Club Webinar “An update on business interruption insurance – unlucky for some?” Free Webinar, 9:30am on Friday, 12th February 2021. Please join Kirsty White and Natalie Kearney as they...
Andrew Evans appeared for the Claimant at trial and as junior counsel in the Court of Appeal in the important Occupiers Liability case of The White Lion Hotel (A Partnership) v...
St Philips Barristers are regulated by the Bar Standards Board.
55 Temple Row
Birmingham
B2 5LS
0121 246 7000
St Pauls House
23 Park Square
Leeds
LS1 2ND
0113 244 6691
© 2025 St Philips Chambers. All Rights Reserved.
Bespoke web design made in London by Yellowball.
We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. We can also use it to analyze the behavior of users in order to continuously improve the website for you. Data Policy
Cookie | Duration | Description |
---|---|---|
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics | 11 months | This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". |
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional | 11 months | The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". |
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary | 11 months | This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". |
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others | 11 months | This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. |
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance | 11 months | This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". |
viewed_cookie_policy | 11 months | The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data. |