Freya Cassia

Freya is an Associate in the Regulatory team, advising health and social care providers, charities and faith-based organisations on a broad range of regulatory matters. She supports clients facing complex operational, governance and reputational challenges, helping them manage risk and respond effectively to regulatory scrutiny. Her practice includes care quality, safeguarding, inquests, regulatory investigations and enforcement action.

Freya has extensive experience supporting organisations through regulatory investigations, prosecutions and inquests. She regularly supports providers in responding to incidents, engaging with regulators and navigating complex legal and regulatory frameworks.

A significant part of Freya's practice involves advising health and social care providers on CQC regulation, including inspections, assessments, enforcement action and challenges to regulatory decisions. She also works with organisations to understand evolving regulatory expectations and strengthen compliance and governance arrangements.

Freya also advises charities and faith-based organisations on safeguarding matters, including governance, incident management, investigations and responding to safeguarding concerns. She supports clients to develop robust safeguarding practices while remaining focused on their values, objectives and wider organisational responsibilities.

Freya is known for providing clear, practical and approachable advice on complex and sensitive issues, helping organisations protect the people they support, manage risk effectively and maintain confidence in their services.