Burges Salmon LLP, based in Bristol, fields a team which ‘combines superb strategic and tactical sense with attention to detail and superb client care’, well regarded for its core expertise in the transport, energy and food sectors. Co-leading the department are Guy Bastable and Charlotte Whitaker. Bastable, who is particularly adept in health and safety and regulatory matters, benefits from a historic specialism in regulatory investigations and corporate crime. Whitaker handles a range of litigation in this area, and advises clients at the incident response phase of health and safety incidents. Sam Aldous has a specialism in regulatory investigations and corporate crime.

Clyde & Co remains at the forefront of the health and safety sector. The team routinely represents corporate and insurer companies in complex, high value claims. Matthew Harrington leads the team, alongside Chris Morrison. Harrington’s diverse caseload includes cases concerning food hygiene, accident investigation, occupational disease and complex casualties, while Morrison, who is based in Manchester, is adept in a range of environment and health and safety matters. Other key names include Rod Hunt, noted for his aptitude in corporate crime, and Mark Brookes. Alan Kells and Stephanie Lunt are core team members, and share an expertise in matters relating to corporate manslaughter. Richard Crockford left the firm in March 2025.

Fiona Gill and Colin Moore head up the health and safety practice at DAC Beachcroft LLP. The team is particularly noted for its handling of high profile manslaughter cases. The firm also undertakes matters involving major incidents from food safety to construction site accidents and complex inquests. Gill is well-regarded for her work across a broad range of regulatory issues, and provides training to senior management teams. Moore lends his expertise to corporate and gross negligence manslaughter cases, while Toby Roche acts for clients in police, HSE, CQC and local authority investigations and prosecutions.

DWF acts for high-profile clients across a range of sectors, including the retail, manufacturing, food, construction, energy and hospitality industries. The regulatory, compliance and investigations team is led by Dominic Watkins and Natascha Gaut and has particular expertise in manslaughter cases and regulatory investigations. Watkins specialises in matters affecting the retail and consumer goods industry. Gaut made partner in January 2025, and handles corporate criminal defence, crisis management and regulatory compliance issues. Claire Notley is highly experienced in advising on police, HSE, fire and rescue and local authority investigations. Maria Harris, Jennifer Batham and Prem Thakor are key members of the team.

Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP fields a team praised by clients for its ‘efficiency and professionalism’, which is active for clients both within the UK and internationally. The group takes a key role in thought leadership, and has notable expertise advising clients in the wake of complex fatal or catastrophic incidents. Paul Verrico leads the team, and is the firm’s global head of EHS. Working alongside Verrico are Tim Hill, who has a focus on energy, chemical, and high risk manufacturing clients, and Sarah Valentine, whose expertise is buttressed by her work as a part-time judicial appointment as an Assistant Coroner. Philip Crosbie heads the Leeds offering, and is active for prominent infrastructure, energy, and life sciences clients.

Kennedys is adept at advising high-profile clients on regulatory crime matters across all sectors, in particular the construction, manufacturing, utilities, rail, mining, leisure, waste, healthcare and hospitality industries. The crime and regulatory team also handles matters affecting public authorities. Daniel McShee spearheads the team and lends his expertise to regulatory defence work, including HSE investigations, inquests and public inquiries. David Wright focuses his practice on matters concerning environmental damage, while Stephanie Power routinely undertakes HSE investigations and represents clients at inquests. Olivia Tusler advises on corporate manslaughter investigations, prosecutions, as well as non-contentious issues. Alongside her expertise in regulatory investigations, Janine Holbrook is well-versed in coronial law and claims involving road traffic accidents.

Pinsent Masons LLP has core expertise in high hazard industries including construction, manufacturing, transport, waste, and energy, and is praised for its 'exceptional legal expertise.' The group represents clients at Coroner's Inquests and public inquiries, and provides the full array of both contentious and non-contentious services. Kevin Bridges, in Manchester, leads the team, and covers a broad range of areas including health & safety, fire safety, and criminal litigation. Also key are Laura White, who has experience covering matters relating to corporate manslaughter, and Phil Newton, who advises on a range of regulatory matters. Zoe Betts is active in the construction and food & drink sectors.

Shoosmiths LLP is 'exceptionally well motivated and keen to deliver the best result for the client', acting for clients in a diverse range of sectors, including defence, waste, retail, food, and hospitality. The group covers all aspects of major accidents and fatalities, and is well regarded for its expertise in non-contentious compliance advice. Hayley Saunders leads the team from Birmingham, and is 'a powerhouse' in both contentious and non-contentious matters. Charles Arrand has over 30 years' experience in regulatory crime matters, while Philip Ryan covers disaster response and management, with a strong record of dealing with serious and fatal accidents. Rubina Zaidi is a name to note.

BCL Solicitors LLP is well-regarded for its ability to handle complex and high profile health and safety issues, including fatal accidents, major disasters and other contentious matters. The team is specialised in crime regulatory matters and routinely undertakes investigations, inquests and business-critical issues. Richard Reichman and Tom McNeill lead the team. Both have vast experience across corporate manslaughter, health and safety, food, fire and product safety, as well as environmental issues.

The team at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP handles a broad range of serious health and safety matters, in particular corporate manslaughter prosecutions. The group offers advice to clients across numerous sectors such as energy, industrial and transport companies on both criminal and civil proceedings. David Bennett heads up the practice. Bennett advises on crisis management, health and safety compliance and internal investigations, as well as issues which concern the HSE and other regulators. Bennett also represents clients in enforcement actions, prosecutions and inquests.

The crime and regulatory team at Keoghs LLP ‘is composed of highly experienced professionals’ with particular expertise in corporate manslaughter, environmental offences, fire safety breaches and care sector-related investigations. Nina Dhillon co-leads the team and has extensive experience defending corporate and gross negligence prosecutions brought by the police, HSE and local authorities. Chris Newton also heads up the group, and is well-versed in the full spectrum of health and safety matters and acts for clients and hearings. Gemma Rush handles investigations and prosecutions, in particular she advises clients on the engagement of contractors.

Kingsley Napley LLP’s practice encompasses expertise in criminal and public law, regulatory, employment, clinical negligence, and dispute resolution matters. Melinka Berridge heads up the regulatory offering, while Hannah Eales leads the fire safety practice. Jonathan Grimes is a criminal litigation expert, whose diverse caseload includes corporate manslaughter, inquests, and HSE investigations. Nicola Finnerty specialises in food safety and hygiene. Andrew Sanderson joined the team from Fieldfisher in January 2025.

Caroline May is at the helm at Norton Rose Fulbright. The firm’s health and safety offering spans the full gamut of matters, including regulatory investigations, public health advice and criminal and public law. May acts for companies in health and safety and corporate manslaughter prosecutions. Skilled litigator Neil O’ May focuses his practice on criminal matters, representing clients in police investigations and inquests. Lucy Bruce Jones advises on both contentious and non-contentious health and safety issues, while Holly Stebbing specialises in energy and natural resources matters.

Product liability expert Gavin Reese leads the health and safety offering at RPC. The team is well-equipped to handle a broad range of matters including fatalities, corporate manslaughter investigations and regulatory advice. Mamata Dutta has a strong focus on fatal and catastrophic injury claims as well as health and safety investigations, prosecutions and inquests. Rashna Vaswani and Steven Aitken are also key contacts in the team.

Beale & Co’s health and safety offering is headed up by Sheena Sood. The team boasts particular knowledge of the construction sector, advising clients on a variety of matters, including corporate manslaughter, breaches of health and safety, environmental legislation and fire safety and cladding issues. As well as health and safety matters, Sood also advises on insurance coverage issues.

The health and safety team at Blackfords LLP caters to clients across a variety of sectors, most notably the rail and healthcare industries. Described as a ‘a bastion of knowledge’, Gary Rubin spearheads the practice. His expertise spans HSE investigations and prosecutions, corporate and gross negligence manslaughter and Coroner’s inquests. Trevor Francis and Gary Bloxsome act in regulatory investigations and manslaughter cases. Jennifer Richardson was promoted to partner in February 2025.

Praised by clients as 'incredibly hardworking and incredibly robust', the health and safety practice at CMS is noted for its sector focus, covering energy, waste, real estate, and manufacturing. Complex fatality incidents and serious injuries are key workstreams for the team. Sheffield-based practice head Lukas Rootman is regarded as 'a seasoned practitioner and really knows H&S inside and out.’

Elliott Kenton is at the helm at Weightmans LLP. The regulatory services department offers advice on all aspects of health and safety law, from incident response advice and HSE investigations to compliance training and regulatory advice. Kenton has particular experience acting for road transport and passenger service vehicle operators and freight and logistics companies. Rowenna Allen joined the team in September 2024 and works alongside Kenton on diverse cases such as inquests into fatal workplace incidents and HSE prosecutions. Crispin Kenyon retired in March 2025.

Bevan Brittan LLP provides the full scope of contentious and non-contentious support to clients, with a particular emphasis on clients in the public sector. The group is led by Adam Kendall, Stuart Marchant, and Hannah Taylor. Kendall handles a range of matters, including prosecutions and investigations following fatalities. Marchant is particularly active for health and social care clients. Louise Mansfield is additionally key, covering a range of matters including fire safety and building safety.

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner routinely advises on a broad variety of health and safety issues, including HSE investigations, inquests, and enforcement issues. Jeremy Bark heads up the team. Bark has over 20 years’ experience in this sector and deals with a multitude of health and safety cases, including fatal accidents, inquests, inquiries, crisis management and reputation issues. He has a particular niche in fire safety and asbestos matters.

Helen Bowdren leads the health and safety offering at Dentons. The team offers advice on a broad spectrum of matters, catering to corporate and industrial clients. Bowdren’s expertise spans advisory and litigation matters, from environmental issues to HSE investigations. She also advises on cross-border matters. Sam Boileau specialises in health and safety cases relating to the oil and gas and waste sectors.

Fieldfisher caters to clients across the transport, defence, manufacturing and chemical industries. The health and safety team offers advisory, regulatory and contentious work and is headed up by Oliver Carlyon and Quinton Newcomb. Carlyon’s expertise lies in fire safety matters, while Newcomb has extensive experience in regulatory crime cases. Aonghus Heatley and Krysteen Ormond are also recommended. Former practice head Andrew Sanderson departed in December 2024.

From advising on internal investigations to HSE and police investigations and prosecutions, the team at Fisher Scoggins Waters LLP is well-placed to advise a range of clients on health and safety issues. Michael Appleby and Richard Crockford have extensive experience defending clients in prosecutions and investigations. Crockford joined the firm in March 2025. Charlotte Waters handles health and safety matters relating to the construction industry. The three of them lead the team.

Mishcon de Reya LLP’s health and safety offering encompasses fire and building safety, mental health, product liability, security risk management and general health and safety advice. Kizzy Augustin is at the helm, she has vast experience across the construction, property management, retail, charities and healthcare sectors. She routinely advises on contentious aspects of prosecutions and inquests, and also represents clients in serious incident prosecutions. Mellissa Curzon-Berners and Emily Wright are also names to note.