Regulation and public law

Our Regulation and Public Law team is recognised as one of the UK's leading specialists in professional discipline, regulatory investigations, and public law. We provide expert legal representation for individuals, businesses, professional regulators, and public bodies facing complex regulatory challenges, including disciplinary proceedings, compliance matters, and public inquiries.

With extensive experience in regulatory litigation, statutory appeals, and judicial reviews, we act in high-profile and high-risk cases where reputational concerns are paramount. We routinely represent clients before major regulatory bodies, including:

• Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)
• Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
• HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC)
• Architects Registration Board (ARB)
• General Dental Council (GDC)
• The Law Society of England & Wales

We advise a wide range of regulated professionals and businesses, including solicitors, barristers, healthcare practitioners, accountants, teachers, charity trustees, and financial services firms. Whether navigating compliance obligations, responding to enforcement actions, or defending against disciplinary allegations, our team ensures clients receive strategic, results-driven legal representation.

Russell-Cooke’s gender equality law team provides expert guidance to clients navigating gender equality law following the For Woman Scotland judgment, which redefined how “sex” is interpreted under the Equality Act 2010.

We can advise you on your legal rights and obligations and on your organisation's existing policies, as well as managing risk and navigating challenging decisions around single-sex spaces and trans inclusion.