David Edwards

Partner

Regulatory & Compliance

t: 01772 208507 m: 07584 069210 e: [email protected]

David is a Partner in the Harrison Drury’s Regulatory team.

David uses his significant experience and expertise in Regulatory law to help businesses ensure they have the right systems and procedures in place to ensure they are compliant with the latest legislation, as well as advising on and defending regulatory investigations, enforcements and prosecutions through to both the High Court and the Court of Appeal.

David makes it possible for businesses and individuals to mitigate risk, avoid prosecution and reduce financial exposure from regulatory investigation and prosecution

David frequently advises and represents businesses, organisations and individuals in investigations and prosecutions brought by a wide range of regulatory and statutory bodies, including:

Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
Environment Agency
HMRC
Solicitors Regulation Authority
Police and Crown Prosecution Service
Security Industry Authority
Football Association
Pensions Regulator

He also deals with local authority Trading Standards, Planning and Environmental Health/Food Hygiene investigations and prosecutions on behalf of clients.

David has also represented doctors, nurses, dentists, veterinarians and other healthcare professionals in disciplinary proceedings brought by the General Medical Council (GMC), Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), General Dental Council (GDC) and the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD).

Outside of work you can find me…

When he’s not working, David, who lives in Poulton le Fylde, enjoys playing golf.

I would not hesitate to recommend David and Harrison Drury to anyone.

We were advised to use Harrison Drury Solicitors in relation to Court proceedings that were brought against us. From day 1, they were absolutely brilliant, they sorted everything out, and kept us informed daily. I think they went above and beyond – my wife was very worried about things, but whenever she spoke to David Edwards, he made her feel much calmer – the professionalism was second to none. If it was not for David and for his team, we would not have got the case result that we did, and which we are delighted with and relieved about. I would not hesitate to recommend David and Harrison Drury to anyone.

Terry Griffin and David Edwards acted quickly and effectively.

I instructed Harrison Drury’s Regulatory team after the Police were threatening to freeze my bank account, pending investigation into my business. I was also being investigated by The Gambling Commission.

This involved a substantial amount of money, and had potentially serious consequences for me and my business. The matter was complicated by the fact that there were a number of banking and payment service institutions involved.

They negotiated with the police and the financial institutions’ legal teams, reaching a settlement which was satisfactory to all parties, enabling to me to continue my business and saving me from potentially very severe financial consequences.

We were advised to use Harrison Drury Solicitors in relation to Court proceedings that were brought against us. From day 1, they were absolutely brilliant, they sorted everything out, and kept us informed daily.

I think they went above and beyond – my wife was very worried about things, but whenever she spoke to David Edwards, he made her feel much calmer – the professionalism was second to none. If it was not for David and for his team, we would not have got the case result that we did, and which we are delighted with and relieved about. I would not hesitate to recommend David and Harrison Drury to anyone.

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These guides highlight the solicitors who are providing the most cutting-edge and innovative advice to clients and we are ranked across our range of practice areas and people.

Works alongside

Charles Mather

Solicitor Insolvency & Restructuring Regulatory & Compliance

t: 01772 208072

m: 07385 504637

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Terry Griffin

Partner Regulatory & Compliance

t: 01772 208075

m: 07436 630227

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