Crown Office Chambers 'remains at the top of its game in the health and safety arena'. In a high-profile matter, John Cooper KC and Sandesh Singh defended North East London NHS Trust in a longrunning case which involved allegations of corporate manslaughter and a breach of s3 HSWA 1974 arising from the death of a patient in a mental health facility; the trust was acquitted of the charge of corporate manslaughter. Elsewhere in chambers, Simon Antrobus KC, Mike Atkins and Katie Sage are representing Jersey's domestic gas distributor in a case involving allegations of manslaughter and corporate manslaughter arising from the Haut De Mont explosion in 2022, which resulted in the complete destruction of a block of flats and ten fatalities.
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Crown Office Chambers
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‘Toby Sparrow is excellent.’
‘Toby and Lisa Searle are simply amazing – an asset to Crown Office Chambers.’
‘Toby and Lisa are fantastic clerks who provide exceptional service.’
Henderson Chambers
Henderson Chambers is ‘a strong set with an established pedigree in health and safety, with recognised expert counsel at all levels of seniority‘. Oliver Campbell KC is ‘an excellent communicator with a thorough and endearing pragmatic approach to achieve best results‘. In recent instructions for the team, Prashant Popat KC and Christopher Adams successfully acted for the defendants in a Health and Safety at Work Act prosecution concerning a triple fatality arising from a tower crane collapse. Anna Medvinskaia joined the team in September 2025.
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‘The clerking team are very good, helpful and knowledgeable.’
‘The health and safety practitioners at Henderson Chambers are leaders in the field.’
‘The Henderson team is led by some of the most recognisable names in the field of health and safety law.’
2 Bedford Row
At 2BR, the health and safety offering includes advising on corporate manslaughter, gross negligence and fire safety cases. Christine Agnew KC 'has a strong grasp of technical, expert evidence and is excellent in her cross-examination'. Jim Sturman KC is 'a commanding courtroom presence with a rare ability to combine gravitas with clarity', and is very highly regarded for his defence practice. Among the junior end of chambers, Alex Stein is routinely instructed for the prosecution on behalf of the Health and Safety Executive; he recently appeared in HSE v Amberley Homes (Kent) Limited, a case arising from the death of a roofer who fell from scaffolding on a construction site.
Les références
‘Paul Rodgers is impressive. He can’t do enough to assist and always looking for solutions.’
‘The clerks at 2BR are excellent with Joe Martin, Joseph Mulligan, and Lee Bartlett going from strength to strength.’
‘Paul Rodgers brings a calm authority and deep understanding of the demands of Health and Safety litigation, ensuring that counsel are matched appropriately and that scheduling is handled with care.’
2 Hare Court
2 Hare Court is well versed in advising across a wide range of health and safety work. David Whittaker KC, who heads the set's health and safety group, is very experienced in advising on cases involving fatal and non-fatal accidents. Jonathan Laidlaw KC is 'calm and reassuring'; he is acting for crowd management, venue and event security company Showsec in ongoing proceedings concerning alleged HSWA breaches on behalf of the company's workforce who provided security on the night of the Manchester Arena bombing in 2017. James Buchanan has extensive expertise in handling gross negligence manslaughter cases.
Les références
‘Julian Campbell will do all that is possible to assist.’
‘Julian knows this sector incredibly well.’
‘A fantastic chambers with excellent barristers and clerks.’
Six Pump Court
Six Pump Court is 'excellent for regulatory cases'. The team brings extensive experience in handling high-profile health and safety matters for clients in the oil and gas, construction, manufacturing, rail, health and retail sectors. Additionally, the group garners praise for its expertise in food safety regulatory matters. Mark Watson KC is acting in proceedings arising from the amputation of an engineer’s arm after it became stuck in a lift shaft. Among the juniors, Pascal Bates successfully prosecuted on behalf of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in HSE v Cambridgeshire County Council, where the council was convicted of safety mismanagement failures over an 11-year period, concerning multiple fatalities and injuries suffered by pedestrians and cyclists on and near the Cambridgeshire Guided Busway. The council received a £6m fine, which is considered to be one of the largest fines imposed on a local authority for safety breaches.
Les références
‘Richard Constable runs a tight ship and leads by example, so the clerks are particularly responsive and approachable.’
‘Richard Constable is a real star!’
‘The clerks are efficient.’
Temple Garden Chambers
With an established track record in representing clients from a broad array of sectors in health and safety matters, Temple Garden Chambers' members routinely handle high-profile corporate manslaughter prosecutions and complex regulatory investigations. Keith Morton KC is defending Glen Dimplex Home Appliances Limited in a case arising from the death of a homeowner from carbon monoxide poisoning, allegedly from unsafe gas appliance products put on the market by the defendant. Dominic Adamson KC is 'an excellent advocate and a good strategist'.
Les références
‘Keith Sharman is very obliging.’
‘Keith is excellent and responsive. The other clerks provide a good service and are helpful.’
‘Temple Garden Chambers are a good set.’
Outer Temple Chambers
Outer Temple Chambers is highly regarded for its extensive expertise in advising on complex rail and maritime-related safety cases, however the practice is equally strong in handling a wide spectrum of health and safety matters. Ben Compton KC is acting as counsel to the explosives contractors in ongoing proceedings arising from the Didcot Power Station collapse in 2016, which resulted in four fatalities. In a separate matter, 2025 silk appointment Oliver Powell KC, as a junior, successfully appeared for the prosecution in MCA v Intrada Ships Management Ltd (‘Scot Carrier’), concerning a double fatality following a fatal vessel collision in 2021. Among the juniors, Paul Rogers represents Cambridgeshire County Council in cases concerning multiple fatalities over a period of several years arising from the council's operation of the Cambridgeshire Guided Busway.
Les références
‘Andy Hunter is always helpful, and will arrange alternatives in the event of diary clashes.’
‘Andy goes the extra mile to make preferred counsel available.’
‘The clerks are always approachable and go the extra mile to assist.’
Three Raymond Buildings
Three Raymond Buildings is regularly instructed by local and national regulators and individuals in a wide range of health and safety matters. Stephen Walsh KC is acting for a joint venture construction company in connection with an investigation brought by the Office for Nuclear Regulation concerning the death of a construction worker at the Hinkley Point nuclear power station. Elsewhere in chambers, Sarah Le Fevre is instructed for the prosecution by the Environment Agency in proceedings involving a Category 1 fish kill incident in the Lake District.
Les références
‘Excellent clerks; very responsive, progressive and achieve results.’
‘An excellent set, which is well respected with seasoned counsel.’
‘A strong set with real expertise from top to bottom.’
Crown Office Chambers
Les références
‘Toby Sparrow is excellent.’
‘Toby and Lisa Searle are simply amazing – an asset to Crown Office Chambers.’
‘Toby and Lisa are fantastic clerks who provide exceptional service.’
Henderson Chambers
Henderson Chambers is ‘a strong set with an established pedigree in health and safety, with recognised expert counsel at all levels of seniority‘. Oliver Campbell KC is ‘an excellent communicator with a thorough and endearing pragmatic approach to achieve best results‘. In recent instructions for the team, Prashant Popat KC and Christopher Adams successfully acted for the defendants in a Health and Safety at Work Act prosecution concerning a triple fatality arising from a tower crane collapse. Anna Medvinskaia joined the team in September 2025.
Les références
‘The clerking team are very good, helpful and knowledgeable.’
‘The health and safety practitioners at Henderson Chambers are leaders in the field.’
‘The Henderson team is led by some of the most recognisable names in the field of health and safety law.’
2 Bedford Row
At 2BR, the health and safety offering includes advising on corporate manslaughter, gross negligence and fire safety cases. Christine Agnew KC 'has a strong grasp of technical, expert evidence and is excellent in her cross-examination'. Jim Sturman KC is 'a commanding courtroom presence with a rare ability to combine gravitas with clarity', and is very highly regarded for his defence practice. Among the junior end of chambers, Alex Stein is routinely instructed for the prosecution on behalf of the Health and Safety Executive; he recently appeared in HSE v Amberley Homes (Kent) Limited, a case arising from the death of a roofer who fell from scaffolding on a construction site.
Les références
‘Paul Rodgers is impressive. He can’t do enough to assist and always looking for solutions.’
‘The clerks at 2BR are excellent with Joe Martin, Joseph Mulligan, and Lee Bartlett going from strength to strength.’
‘Paul Rodgers brings a calm authority and deep understanding of the demands of Health and Safety litigation, ensuring that counsel are matched appropriately and that scheduling is handled with care.’
2 Hare Court
2 Hare Court is well versed in advising across a wide range of health and safety work. David Whittaker KC, who heads the set's health and safety group, is very experienced in advising on cases involving fatal and non-fatal accidents. Jonathan Laidlaw KC is 'calm and reassuring'; he is acting for crowd management, venue and event security company Showsec in ongoing proceedings concerning alleged HSWA breaches on behalf of the company's workforce who provided security on the night of the Manchester Arena bombing in 2017. James Buchanan has extensive expertise in handling gross negligence manslaughter cases.
Les références
‘Julian Campbell will do all that is possible to assist.’
‘Julian knows this sector incredibly well.’
‘A fantastic chambers with excellent barristers and clerks.’
Six Pump Court
Six Pump Court is 'excellent for regulatory cases'. The team brings extensive experience in handling high-profile health and safety matters for clients in the oil and gas, construction, manufacturing, rail, health and retail sectors. Additionally, the group garners praise for its expertise in food safety regulatory matters. Mark Watson KC is acting in proceedings arising from the amputation of an engineer’s arm after it became stuck in a lift shaft. Among the juniors, Pascal Bates successfully prosecuted on behalf of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in HSE v Cambridgeshire County Council, where the council was convicted of safety mismanagement failures over an 11-year period, concerning multiple fatalities and injuries suffered by pedestrians and cyclists on and near the Cambridgeshire Guided Busway. The council received a £6m fine, which is considered to be one of the largest fines imposed on a local authority for safety breaches.
Les références
‘Richard Constable runs a tight ship and leads by example, so the clerks are particularly responsive and approachable.’
‘Richard Constable is a real star!’
‘The clerks are efficient.’
Temple Garden Chambers
With an established track record in representing clients from a broad array of sectors in health and safety matters, Temple Garden Chambers' members routinely handle high-profile corporate manslaughter prosecutions and complex regulatory investigations. Keith Morton KC is defending Glen Dimplex Home Appliances Limited in a case arising from the death of a homeowner from carbon monoxide poisoning, allegedly from unsafe gas appliance products put on the market by the defendant. Dominic Adamson KC is 'an excellent advocate and a good strategist'.
Les références
‘Keith Sharman is very obliging.’
‘Keith is excellent and responsive. The other clerks provide a good service and are helpful.’
‘Temple Garden Chambers are a good set.’
Outer Temple Chambers
Outer Temple Chambers is highly regarded for its extensive expertise in advising on complex rail and maritime-related safety cases, however the practice is equally strong in handling a wide spectrum of health and safety matters. Ben Compton KC is acting as counsel to the explosives contractors in ongoing proceedings arising from the Didcot Power Station collapse in 2016, which resulted in four fatalities. In a separate matter, 2025 silk appointment Oliver Powell KC, as a junior, successfully appeared for the prosecution in MCA v Intrada Ships Management Ltd (‘Scot Carrier’), concerning a double fatality following a fatal vessel collision in 2021. Among the juniors, Paul Rogers represents Cambridgeshire County Council in cases concerning multiple fatalities over a period of several years arising from the council's operation of the Cambridgeshire Guided Busway.
Les références
‘Andy Hunter is always helpful, and will arrange alternatives in the event of diary clashes.’
‘Andy goes the extra mile to make preferred counsel available.’
‘The clerks are always approachable and go the extra mile to assist.’
Three Raymond Buildings
Three Raymond Buildings is regularly instructed by local and national regulators and individuals in a wide range of health and safety matters. Stephen Walsh KC is acting for a joint venture construction company in connection with an investigation brought by the Office for Nuclear Regulation concerning the death of a construction worker at the Hinkley Point nuclear power station. Elsewhere in chambers, Sarah Le Fevre is instructed for the prosecution by the Environment Agency in proceedings involving a Category 1 fish kill incident in the Lake District.
Les références
‘Excellent clerks; very responsive, progressive and achieve results.’
‘An excellent set, which is well respected with seasoned counsel.’
‘A strong set with real expertise from top to bottom.’