JOHN HURLOCK · Regulatory barrister
John Hurlock advises and represents individuals and businesses facing regulatory proceedings, licensing decisions and related criminal allegations.
SELECTED EXPERIENCE
His experience includes representation in animal-licensing proceedings and an appeal against a firearms licence decision.
John represented PG and LK at sentencing for unlicensed dog breeding, having not acted at trial. He secured a suspended sentence without a fine or disqualification from keeping dogs. The prosecution did not pursue confiscation.
Read case summaryJohn represented ZM in an appeal against the revocation of a firearms licence. A challenge to hearsay evidence and written legal argument prompted the prosecution to review the case.
Read case summaryTHE PRACTICE
An investigation or licensing decision can affect a business, professional activity or livelihood. He can advise on the issues, evidence and work required, including where regulatory and criminal proceedings overlap.
His experience includes animal licensing, firearms licensing, trading standards and health and safety matters. Sporting disciplinary proceedings are also part of his practice.
Advice on the allegation, relevant documents and the response required during an investigation.
Advice and representation concerning licensing decisions, including challenges to revocation. Provide the decision and any appeal deadline when enquiring.
Representation in regulatory prosecutions and at sentencing, with attention to the effect of proposed orders.
Advice on matters involving regulatory duties and alleged breaches, with the precise work agreed at the outset.
BEFORE YOU ENQUIRE
He can assess the decision, the applicable procedure and the work required. Send the decision notice, the reasons given and the date it was received. Highlight any deadline immediately.
Send details of the decisionYes. Individuals and businesses can enquire directly, or instruct through their solicitor. He is a registered litigator and can include litigation services within agreed instructions where appropriate.
Instructions and litigation servicesInclude any notice, summons, licence conditions, correspondence and hearing date, with a short chronology. Explain the outcome you need and whether a solicitor is already involved.
Preparing your papersTHE NEXT STEP
Email him directly about your case or call the clerks at 2 Bedford Row. Evening and weekend attendance is offered, with availability and fees confirmed when arranging instructions.
SELECTED EXPERIENCE
His experience includes representation in animal-licensing proceedings and an appeal against a firearms licence decision.
John represented PG and LK at sentencing for unlicensed dog breeding, having not acted at trial. He secured a suspended sentence without a fine or disqualification from keeping dogs. The prosecution did not pursue confiscation.
Read case summaryJohn represented ZM in an appeal against the revocation of a firearms licence. A challenge to hearsay evidence and written legal argument prompted the prosecution to review the case.
Read case summaryTHE PRACTICE
An investigation or licensing decision can affect a business, professional activity or livelihood. He can advise on the issues, evidence and work required, including where regulatory and criminal proceedings overlap.
His experience includes animal licensing, firearms licensing, trading standards and health and safety matters. Sporting disciplinary proceedings are also part of his practice.
Advice on the allegation, relevant documents and the response required during an investigation.
Advice and representation concerning licensing decisions, including challenges to revocation. Provide the decision and any appeal deadline when enquiring.
Representation in regulatory prosecutions and at sentencing, with attention to the effect of proposed orders.
Advice on matters involving regulatory duties and alleged breaches, with the precise work agreed at the outset.
BEFORE YOU ENQUIRE
He can assess the decision, the applicable procedure and the work required. Send the decision notice, the reasons given and the date it was received. Highlight any deadline immediately.
Send details of the decisionYes. Individuals and businesses can enquire directly, or instruct through their solicitor. He is a registered litigator and can include litigation services within agreed instructions where appropriate.
Instructions and litigation servicesInclude any notice, summons, licence conditions, correspondence and hearing date, with a short chronology. Explain the outcome you need and whether a solicitor is already involved.
Preparing your papers