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Business Crime & Regulatory Solicitors

At IMD Solicitors, we guide businesses through every phase of criminal proceedings, from the earliest stages of investigation and pre-charge engagement to court proceedings and post-trial support. Our advice is clear, strategic, and always tailored to your unique needs.

With deep experience operating in the international arena, we frequently act for clients from outside the UK, supporting businesses and individuals facing proceedings in unfamiliar jurisdictions. Whether you’re a multinational entity or an overseas-based client with interests in the UK, we offer seamless, culturally sensitive representation that crosses borders with ease.

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What is business crime?

In an era of fast-evolving regulations, sanctions, and enforcement powers, business crime has grown more sophisticated—and so have the risks. Allegations of regulatory breaches or financial misconduct can trigger serious legal, financial, and reputational consequences.

At IMD Solicitors, our specialist lawyers combine technical insight with strategic foresight to help you stay ahead. We offer practical, tailored solutions to complex problems—whether you’re responding to investigations, managing compliance, or facing allegations that could impact your business’s future.

We’re here to protect what you’ve built, with clarity, discretion, and unwavering expertise.

Business crime and regulatory services

At IMD Solicitors, our expert business crime and regulatory lawyers know that in today’s high-stakes environment, timing is everything. The ability to act swiftly—at the very first hint of a potential regulatory breach or criminal allegation—can make the difference between a contained issue and a full-scale crisis.

That’s why we take a proactive, strategic approach from day one. Whether it’s a dawn raid, a whistle-blower complaint, or concerns flagged during internal audits, our team moves quickly to assess the risk, safeguard your position, and begin building your defence. We don’t just react—we anticipate.

Our lawyers are well-versed in the complexities of domestic and international regulatory frameworks, working seamlessly across jurisdictions to provide commercially sound, confidential advice when you need it most. With our support, you gain a partner who is alert, responsive, and committed to protecting your business and reputation at every stage.

How can IMD help you?

Our business crime and regulatory service solicitors advise UK and European companies on the following aspects of business crime and regulations:

  • Account freezing orders
  • Accounting investigations such as false accounting
  • Bribery and corruption allegations
  • Cartel and price-fixing investigations
  • Confiscation orders
  • Cross-border regulatory issues
  • Cryptocurrency compliance and investigations
  • Data protection and UK and Europe GDPR
  • Dawn raids
  • Environment regulation breaches
  • Forgery
  • Fraud
  • Goods and vehicles seized by UKBA
  • Health and safety regulatory compliance
  • Health and safety breaches and investigations
  • Incident response training
  • Internal corporate audits and investigations
  • Insolvency investigations
  • Insider dealing

The benefits of proactive regulatory advice services

In today’s global marketplace, even the most agile businesses can struggle to stay on top of evolving regulations—especially when navigating differing national standards across borders. It’s all too easy to be caught out by unfamiliar frameworks or niche, industry-specific requirements.

At IMD Solicitors, we understand that regulatory risks don’t always come with warning signs. That’s why we’re ready to act when issues arise unexpectedly—and why we place just as much emphasis on proactive guidance. Our dedicated team specialises in helping businesses anticipate and manage the legal and regulatory demands of international operations.

Whether you’re expanding into new markets or responding to sudden enforcement action, we cut through complexity to deliver practical, commercially grounded advice that keeps your business compliant and protected.

Our law experts are here to help you

Marcin Durlak

Marcin Durlak

Managing Partner
Maciej Dadynski

Maciej Dadynski

Solicitor | Higher Rights Advocate

For an initial consultation, call our UK International Solicitors on 0330 107 0106 or request a free call back.

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IMD Corporate – the right lawyers for your business

As a full-service law firm, our commercial lawyers are passionate about reducing the risk of commercial disputes through specialist contracts that are sector and industry-specific and fit for the jurisdictions in which your business operates.

No company, whether a start-up, SME or multi-national, can avoid all business disputes. That is where our dispute resolution solicitors step in to react quickly at the first sign of a claim or jurisdictional dispute. With our legal expertise, combined with a pragmatic commercial focus, we can work with you to find the best solution to your problems

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Commercial Solutions

The success of a start-up or multi-national business can come down to the quality of its paperwork. That’s why your business, large or small, needs commercial lawyers it can trust to deliver the documents and commercial contracts it requires to get on with business

Whether it is company formation documents, complex shareholder agreements, IP licenses or commercial contracts, our experienced commercial solicitors can help. We like to think that we supply the backbone of your business with specialist documents tailored to your business needs, providing commercial solutions built around your needs.

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Corporate Solutions

IMD specialise in delivering corporate solutions through technical expertise combined with excellent client service and attention to detail.

Our highly specialist corporate solicitors operate out of offices in the UK and Europe. We assist large and small UK and international businesses with their corporate law needs, including domestic and cross-border transactions.

Our corporate solicitors can provide corporate solutions, whether you are a listed company, start-up, SME or management team.

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List of notable business crime and regulatory cases

  • Defending in large scale national fraud upon pharmaceutical agencies. This required an in depth knowledge of practice within the pharmaceutical legislative. Successful outcome (acting for company director).
  • Advising a company in connection with bringing non-gambling slot machines to the UK market involving extensive discussions with the Gambling Commission and a claim in the Hight Court.
  • Acting for an individual in transit through Heathrow who had goods seized by the UK Border Control. Successfully recovered a large settlement in lieu of seized goods.
  • Defending in large scale Trading Standards case involving price competition within the energy industry.
  • Environmental case involving multi agencies around the UK involving illegal tipping of noxious substances on a huge scale. Not guilty verdict (acting for company director).

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Why us?

Why Choose IMD Corporate?

01.

Why Choose IMD Corporate?

Our team is adept at handling intricate cases involving international elements, such as division of assets across borders, child abduction and child relocation. This makes us particularly suited for individuals with international family or business ties.

02.

Award-Winning Legal Excellence

We are proud recipients of multiple national awards, a testament to our commitment to legal excellence. Our awards reflect our high standards and dedication to achieving the best outcomes for our clients. You can check the list of our awards by clicking here.

03.

Outstanding Client Testimonials

Our clients’ satisfaction speaks volumes about our services. We invite you to read the glowing testimonials on ReviewSolicitors, which showcase our ability to exceed client expectations.

04.

Proven Track Record in Complex Cases

Our firm has a proven track record of successfully handling complex legal cases, particularly those involving cross-border elements. Our expertise is especially beneficial for individuals seeking sophisticated legal solutions.

05.

Deep Cultural Understanding

At IMD Corporate, we recognise the significance of cultural nuances in legal matters. Our team, with its diverse cultural backgrounds, is uniquely positioned to understand and empathetically address the specific needs of clients from various international communities.

06.

Personalised and Compassionate Approach

We believe in a client-centric approach, offering personalised and compassionate legal advice. Understanding that each case is unique, we tailor our strategies to suit individual client needs.

07.

Comprehensive Legal Services

Beyond family law, we offer a wide range of legal services, making us a one-stop solution for all your legal needs, whether personal or business-related.

08.

Commitment to Client Communication

We believe in empowering our clients with knowledge. Our team ensures that you are well informed about the legal processes and your options, enabling you to make educated decisions.

09.

Comprehensive Legal Services

Our extensive network of international legal and professional contacts allows us to efficiently handle cases that span multiple jurisdictions, providing a seamless legal experience for our clients.

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High Ethical Standards

As a reputable law firm, we adhere to the highest ethical standards, ensuring transparency, integrity, and professionalism in all our dealings.

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If you need legal advice, contact us today to request a free callback. Please note that all meetings are by appointment only in all our offices.

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