Expert regulatory compliance & governance solicitors

Expert regulatory compliance & governance solicitors

Organisations operating in regulated and high-accountability environments face constant scrutiny, increasing complexity and growing expectations from regulators, stakeholders and the people they support.

Strong governance supports effective inspections. Well-handled inspections reduce the risk of enforcement. Where issues do arise, a clear and coordinated response is essential particularly in complex areas such as safeguarding and mental capacity.

Anthony Collins’ regulatory compliance and governance solicitors help organisations manage scrutiny, strengthen decision-making and respond effectively when risk escalates. Our advice is practical, sector-informed and grounded in the realities of delivering services where legal, operational and reputational issues are closely connected.

We work across highly regulated, people-focused sectors including health and social care, social housing, charities and faith-based organisations, local authorities, education and social business.

Leading regulatory compliance and governance services

Managing regulatory compliance is not a one-off exercise it underpins every decision your organisation makes. From day-to-day governance through to high-pressure incidents, organisations need advice that reflects how risk and scrutiny arise in practice.

We support organisations at every stage of the regulatory lifecycle, providing integrated expertise across three core areas.

Governance, compliance and inspections

We support organisations to build strong governance frameworks, prepare for regulatory scrutiny and respond confidently to inspections and regulatory engagement.

This includes advising boards and leadership teams on governance structures, compliance systems and risk management, as well as supporting providers through inspections by regulators such as the Care Quality Commission (CQC), Ofsted, CIW, CIS and others.

Our work covers:

• Developing and embedding governance and compliance frameworks
• Advising on inspection preparedness
• Supporting inspection processes and regulator engagement
• Challenging regulatory outcomes, including factual accuracy responses, rating reviews and enforcement action

We focus on helping organisations demonstrate quality, consistency and strong outcomes in practice and not just on paper.

CQC and Ofsted inspections and enforcement

Investigations, inquests and crisis response

When serious incidents arise, organisations need clear advice, swift action and experienced support.

We guide organisations through the full range of regulatory scrutiny and enforcement processes, including:

• Internal investigations and incident response
• Safeguarding enquiries and multi-agency processes
• Regulatory investigations and enforcement action
• Complaints and Ombudsman investigations
• Coroners’ inquests and public inquiries

Our approach is coordinated, pragmatic and supportive, helping you manage risk, engage confidently with regulators and move forward constructively.

Investigations, inquests and crisis response

Mental capacity and Court of Protection

Issues relating to mental capacity and deprivation of liberty often sit at the intersection of care, safeguarding and regulatory compliance, making them a core area of organisational risk.

We support organisations and public bodies in navigating complex decision-making where individuals may lack capacity, ensuring decisions are lawful, proportionate and aligned with best interests principles.

Our work includes:

• Best interests decision-making frameworks
• Deprivation of liberty safeguards and Court of Protection applications
• Complex capacity disputes and high-risk care arrangements
• Advice on restrictive practices and safeguarding-related decisions

We help organisations embed practical, legally robust approaches that protect individuals while supporting confident day-to-day decision-making.

Mental capacity and Court of Protection