Lydia Aspinall

She has experience acting for public bodies, regulators and corporates across regulated sectors, helping them navigate complex legal and regulatory frameworks, manage risk and respond effectively to regulatory change. Lydia also has experience advising clients in relation to internal investigations, responding to government consultations, and both prosecuting and defending proceedings in the Magistrates' and Crown Courts.

Additional sector specific expertise

Public sector: Advised LAs and Social Housing providers in respect of s.82 EPA notices and proceedings in Magistrates' Court. Lydia has also advised public bodies in respect of high profile inquiries, CMA investigations, and

Retail & Leisure: Advised a FMG business on compliance with HFSS regulations and responding to the Brand Advertising exemption consultation.

Digital: Provided accessibility advice to an online event ticketing platform regarding the accessibility of their service against a backdrop of a potential claim under the Equality Act 2010.

Jurisdiction: England & Wales

• Advised a government department in respect of a CMA market investigation related to a bespoke telecommunications network.
• Provided accessibility advice to an online event ticketing platform regarding whether their platform complies with the requirements under the Equality Act 2010.
• Assisted with multiple internal investigations for an arms-length public sector body on various topics including governance issues, behavioural and conduct issues, and review of their internal processes.
• Acted for a social housing provider in respect of s.82 Environmental Protection Act notices and proceedings in the Magistrates' Courts.
• Advised a household name brand on compliance with HFSS regulations and responding to related government consultations.