` Shepherd and Wedderburn About us What we do Knowledge People News Events Careers Contact Hub Economic and public interest regulation Regulatory insight and experience to support your activities in local, national and international markets Home > Expertise > Economic and public interest regulation Key sectors of the economy, such as energy, telecommunications, rail, water, aviation and ports, are governed by complex regulatory frameworks that affect access to and the ownership and operation of strategic assets. Our expert team is experienced in advising key players (in the UK and overseas), whether infrastructure owners, service providers, funders or regulators, on economic regulation. More broadly, the activities of businesses are subject to a wide range of regulatory measures and government intervention on topics of public interest as diverse as ethical standards, health protection and lobbying, and have to manage relationships with an equally diverse variety of local and national regulatory agencies. We have in-depth experience of representing clients in their dealings with regulators, enhanced by our track record of working with regulatory agencies. Our services Operating seamlessly across our offices and working closely with trusted partners from related disciplines, we provide comprehensive support to our clients across the following areas: Economic regulation: advising clients on price and tariff control and market access, providing input on the regulatory aspects of mergers and acquisitions and in relation to regulatory enforcement and investigations (including appeals and disputes). Public interest regulation: working with both businesses and public bodies on administrative and public law issues across a variety of public interest regulatory proceedings, including court action, governmental and other inquiries, and disciplinary proceedings and statutory appeals. Regulation of lobbying: advising clients and intermediaries on the regulation of lobbying activities, where businesses or other groups seek, directly or indirectly, to influence the formulation of government policy. John Grady Partner Contact John Gordon Downie Partner Contact Gordon Economic and public interest regulation Economic regulation Public interest regulation Regulation of lobbying Make an enquiry Name * Email address * Telephone Enquiry For more information on how we handle your data, please read our privacy policy. Submit Edinburgh 1 Exchange Crescent Conference Square Edinburgh EH3 8UL T: +44 (0) 131 228 9900 Aberdeen 2 Rubislaw Terrace Aberdeen AB10 1XE T: +44 (0)1224 621 166 London Octagon Point 5 Cheapside London EC2V 6AA T: +44 (0)20 7429 4900 Dublin 8 Herbert Lane Dublin D02 XE18 Republic of Ireland T: +353 1487 1119 Glasgow 1 West Regent Street Glasgow G2 1RW T: +44 (0)141 566 9900 Full contact details ©2002 - 2021 Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP Connect With Us Youtube Linkedin twitter Privacy Policy Cookie Policy Modern Slavery Statement Legal Notices Accessibility Sitemap Hub This website uses cookies that provide necessary site functionality and improve your online experience By continuing to browse this website, you agree to the use of cookies. Our cookie policy gives you more information about the cookies we use and how to block or delete them. More info OK