A key port of call for corporate entities on major accidents, Shoosmiths LLP is versed in building safety matters. With over three decades of experience, Charles Arrand is well-regarded for his activity in the construction, retail, and transport sectors, while Philip Ryan is knowledgeable of major disaster response. Other key members of the team include Rubina Zaidi, who is informed in matters involving life-changing injuries and environmental damage, while Hannah Howard’s recent caseload encompasses a Grenfell Tower Inquiry.

Well-regarded in the construction, housebuilding, and property sectors, Charles Russell Speechlys LLP is well-versed in health and safety criminal investigations. Noted for her experience in proceedings brought by HSE, Rachel Warren oversees the practice and is a key port of call for various leisure clients. Her recent caseload encompasses advising on risks surrounding breaches of regulatory duties and potential enforcement action. Other key members of the team include Charlotte Healy, who is knowledgeable of risk pertaining to food labelling, safety, and product liability issues.

With broad expertise in compliance, risk, and reputation management, Gardner Leader LLP is highly proficient in regulatory health and safety matters. The practice is overseen by Michelle Di Gioia, who is a key port of call for manufacturing and construction clients in regulatory investigations. Di Gioia is also skilled at damage limitation matters.

Headed by Milton Keynes-based Mike Hayward, Woodfines LLP is highly proficient in road traffic accidents. Hayward is noted for his experience in representing individuals and businesses in prosecutions brought by the Health and Safety Executive, as well as various other enforcement agencies. Other key members of the team include Jane Anderson and Nathan Taylor-Allkins.