Corporate and Director’s Liability
Protecting Directors and Corporations from Legal Risk
At Harold & McCormack Law, we provide expert legal advice and defence for company directors, executives and corporate entities facing regulatory or criminal action. Whether you are under investigation, have been charged or are looking to mitigate future risk, our specialist solicitors will guide you through the complexities of corporate accountability.
Understanding corporate and director liability
Modern regulatory environments place increasing scrutiny on directors and businesses. You may be held personally liable for actions taken on behalf of the company, or for failures in oversight or compliance.
We advise on a wide range of issues, including:
- Directors’ Duties and Breaches (Companies Act 2006)
- Corporate Manslaughter and Gross Negligence
- Health and Safety Prosecutions
- Fraud & Financial Misconduct
- Environmental Offences
- Regulatory Compliance
- Disqualification Proceedings
- Internal Investigations and Whistleblowing
Who we represent
Company directors, CEOs, and senior managers
Private limited companies and PLCs
Start-ups and SMEs seeking compliance advice
In-house counsel and compliance teams
Our corporate liability services
Our team removes the administrative burden entirely. This includes:
Crisis Management and Defence
Rapid legal response if you are under investigation or facing charges
Regulatory Risk Audits
Identify and mitigate potential liability risks in corporate governance and compliance
Boardroom Advice
Practical guidance on duties, decision-making and corporate responsibility
Representation in Courts or Tribunals
Strategic defence in court proceedings
Director Disqualification Defence
Act quickly to preserve your ability to act as a company director
Why choose Harold & McCormack Law
- Specialist Corporate Defence Team – Lawyers experienced in high-stakes criminal litigation and regulatory defence
- Commercially Minded – We understand the pressures of leadership and work discreetly to protect your business and reputation
- Proactive Compliance Advice – Prevention is key. We help you stay ahead of regulation and avoid enforcement action
- Discreet, Strategic Representation – We act quickly and confidentially to protect directors, shareholders and brand reputation
Facing director liability or regulatory investigation?
Do not face it alone. Allegations against a director or company can have far-reaching consequences. The right legal team can mean the difference between resolution and reputational ruin.
What Our Clients Say
Owner - National
Logistics Company
Logistics Company
“We had the best team at the end of the day. Ashleigh and her team all did a great job for us, and we are all so very grateful. The outcome was a testimony to that.”
Westgreen
Construction Ltd
Construction Ltd
“Ashleigh is an exemplary health and safety legal representative, and I can think of no better legal ally to proactively and reactively support you and your business – the star of her profession.”
Hayley Saunders –
Partner Shoosmiths LLP
Partner Shoosmiths LLP
“Not only is she a true expert in her field ... She achieves the best outcome for her clients, I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending her.”
MBC Blog
"Ashleigh Harold recognised as 'Best regulatory health and safety lawyer in the UK'"
Farmer, Environment
Agency prosecution
Agency prosecution
"Ashleigh just a short message to say thanks for the way you presented the case and in fact dealt with the whole case from start to finish. The negotiation skills needed to bring a potentially eye watering fine to £3000 is worthy of mention."
Corporate Client
"You need someone who helps translate the daunting experiences in a manor you comprehend and Ashleigh routinely does this."
Operations Director -
National Steelworks Group
National Steelworks Group
“Could I personally thank you for all of your efforts on our behalf and express our appreciation of your success. There is no doubt that your perception of HSE’s approach to this investigation was accurate. The decision to hold back from the interview was clearly right and limited the opportunity of HSE to secure further evidence...”
Jenna Howard - Director of Little Learners Montessori
"Thanks to Ashleigh our complaint was upheld by Ofsted and we were reinspect a few weeks later and received 'outstanding' in all areas. Ashleigh was absolutely fantastic from start to finish in supporting and guiding us through the process. Thank you so much for all of your help in supporting us and ensuring we received the grade we deserved."
Company Director
"Ashleigh's depth of experience in health and safety law and procecedings is first class - with her case work often referred to as 'the best we have seen' by barristers and QCS alike."
Richard StockwellCompany Director
"When one is confronted with a serious health and safety event you need support, reassurance, knowledge, experience, intuition thoroughness and human understanding - Ashleigh comes with bundles of these attributes."