Strategic legal defence for businesses and directors
Expert direct-access barrister representation when your company or reputation faces serious regulatory investigation, prosecution or enforcement action.
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Strategic legal support
If we're the right fit, you'll receive clear strategic advice and expert representation throughout your case.
All enquiries are treated in the strictest confidence.
Are you in the right place? Here's who I help:
Companies under investigation
Facing HSE, regulatory or enforcement action that threatens business operations and reputation.
Directors and senior leaders
Personal liability, prosecution or disqualification risk arising from regulatory scrutiny or investigation.
Professionals under scrutiny
Misconduct allegations, disciplinary proceedings or regulatory pressure affecting your reputation.
When the stakes are high, early legal strategy matters
The first days and weeks of a regulatory investigation shape its entire trajectory. Having experienced counsel from the outset ensures your position is protected, your response is coordinated, and your exposure is managed from day one.
“Tanveer Qureshi is a highly knowledgeable and professional barrister”
— Sid
“This was a difficult period in my life. He gave me good legal advice on all levels”
— Fran
“He made a complex legal matter feel manageable”
— Sam
How TQ Legal can help?
Strategic defence and regulatory advice across four core practice areas:
Health & Safety Defence
Strategic representation for companies and directors facing HSE investigation, enforcement or prosecution.
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Regulatory Investigations
Advice and advocacy on environmental compliance, modern slavery reporting and corporate governance.
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Fraud & Financial Crime
Defence in cases involving allegations of fraud, bribery, sanctions breaches and serious economic crime.
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Civil Fraud
Defence for individuals, professionals and businesses facing civil fraud claims, asset freezing orders, or litigation arising from allegations of dishonesty or financial misconduct.
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Direct Access
Instructing a barrister directly means faster access, more control and no intermediary costs.
Learn moreWhat does a direct access barrister mean?
Direct Access allows businesses and individuals to instruct a barrister without going through a solicitor. This means you work directly with specialist counsel, reducing delay, cost and complexity while maintaining full strategic control.
- No instructing solicitor required
- Direct relationship with your barrister
- Lower overall legal costs
- Faster access to specialist advice
- Full control over case strategy
- Transparent fixed or hourly fees
Why choose Tanveer?
Commercially focused advice
Legal strategy that understands business imperatives, reputational risk and operational reality.
Advocacy and drafting
Court-ready written submissions, regulatory correspondence and persuasive oral representation.
Serious matter experience
Track record in high-stakes cases including fatalities, major incidents and complex prosecutions.
Direct personal support
You work directly with Tanveer throughout — no delegation, no junior counsel, no handover.
Three steps to getting advice:
Tell me about your situation
Share case details in confidence, including any investigation, allegation or regulatory matters.
Case review and strategy
I assess the facts, identify the key risks and provide clear advice on the strongest way forward.
Move forward with clarity
Receive a practical action plan and ongoing support designed to protect your position and interests.
Common questions
A wide range of regulatory, criminal and civil matters — including health & safety, fraud and financial crime, regulatory investigations and civil fraud — where specialist barrister advice adds value.
Urgent matters are prioritised and I aim to respond the same working day wherever possible.
Yes — I regularly work alongside in-house teams and companies needing specialist counsel.
Fees are transparent and agreed in advance, on a fixed-fee or hourly basis depending on the matter.
My rights of audience are in England and Wales; I can advise on matters connected to other jurisdictions where appropriate.
We discuss your situation in confidence, I set out the key risks and options, and we agree the strongest way forward.