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While many of the major prosecuting and investigatory authorities have scaled back their investigations, the various Trading Standards authorities up and down the country have stepped up their investigations very aggressively, efficiently and professionally. They are not to be underestimated.
Most people associate Trading Standards with fake goods on market stalls and would be amazed to learn just how wide and draconian their remit and powers really are. They work extensively with other major prosecuting agencies, indeed they have a shared enforcement role, and more recently have embarked on a series of wide ranging high profile prosecutions.
Trading Standards’ remit is staggering and includes:
Animal rights and welfare; age restricted sales; agriculture; banking; finance and consumer credit; cold calling scammers; loan sharks; false mail forwarding services; illicit computer parts and mobile phones; scam virtual offices; consumer credit; consumer and product safety; cross-border sales; illegal money laundering; shut energy and climate change (electricity companies incorrectly quoting savings) doorstep selling; e-commerce; e-crime; explosives and petroleum; environment and packaging; fair trading and prices; food and nutrition; hall marking; health; intellectual property; mass marketed fraud and scams; metrology; motor trade and road traffic; property; travel; illicit alcohol, cosmetics, medicines, cigarettes, fireworks etc; the list is endless.
They have the right to information held by other agencies and to give information to those agencies.
This means that they can investigate any business, manufacturer, supplier of goods and services and these investigations can have a devastating effect on the reputation of that business in the market place.
They will turn up at your place of business unannounced, seize goods, records, computers, mobile phones; interview staff on the spot; seize personal and company assets; instigate arrests and criminal proceedings; in short they can effectively shut you and your business down.
They have a number of remedies at their disposal which include:
Trading Standards legislation is very complex and can result in lengthy investigations, eye watering fines, terms of imprisonment, and the loss of your business.
Initially we will liaise with Trading Standards on your behalf; you can call us to assist when Trading Standards arrive at your place of business so that we can liaise with them as far as the removal of documents, computers and other equipment are concerned (for example they can image a hard drive on the spot without having to remove the computers).
Additionally we can liaise and negotiate with them regarding the removal of goods from the premises.
If you are interviewed under caution we can be there to represent your interests and to generally persuade Trading Standards not to go down the route of criminal prosecution but to consider alternative options e.g. civil remedies, fines or other penalties.
They will also consider civil recovery options and, in the most serious criminal cases, Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 actions. Our specialist and experienced Trading Standard lawyers are also part of our well respected POCA unit and can assist with these issues.
You will probably require assistance with regulatory compliance issues if you find that you have fallen foul of Trading Standards once already. They will be keen to see that you are remedying any breaches of regulations and legislation, and we can advise you on these compliance points.
These are only a few representative examples of our successful work in this area:
If you require any help or assistance in this regard, contact us on 020 7387 2032 or complete our online enquiry form here.
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Lewis Nedas Law Limited, led by Jeffrey Lewis, is known as ‘an exceptional firm with a strong team of talented and expert criminal lawyers’. The practice offers a wide range of high-end legal services, including on cases concerning espionage, terrorism, and murder. Siobhain Egan has strong experience in multi-jurisdictional matters; recent highlight engagements concern organ trafficking and terrorism financing, among other matters. Unan Choudhury is noted for his work regarding espionage and murders, while Keith Wood is an expert in High Court contempt proceedings which arise from criminal activity. Other key figures include Miles Herman, who represents clients in complex litigations.
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