Health & Safety and Regulatory

Crown Office Chambers is widely recognised as a leading set in Health & Safety and Regulatory Law, enjoying a strong reputation in all forms of regulatory law including criminal defence work, major public inquiries and inquests. Chambers boasts a dedicated team of both Queen’s Counsel and junior counsel. They have an extensive array of experience from their involvement in some of the leading cases in these highly specialised areas of law. Members of this specialist team regularly appear in high-profile cases and advise government departments, companies and local authorities. The team consists of specialist advocates experienced in criminal work, providing practical and effective advice to clients charged with regulatory offences.

Newsletters

Health & Safety and Regulatory Law Update Issue 3 (Spring 2008)

Health & Safety and Regulatory Law Update Issue 2 (Autumn 2007)

Health & Safety and Regulatory Law Update Issue 1 (Summer 2007)

Newsflash: The Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 (July 2007)

Health and Safety

Chambers is consistently rated as a ‘Leading Set’ in Health & Safety work by The Legal 500, with the team recognised in the latest edition as being "head and shoulders above the majority of barristers" in this specialised area of law.

The Health & Safety team consists of several leading Queen’s Counsel together with a large, experienced and committed team of highly regarded junior counsel. The team is able to provide effective representation by way of specialist advocacy and advice, and members are recognised as "pragmatic, sensible and technically astute" by Chambers & Partners 2008, in which the Health & Safety team is recommended.

The team’s experience includes cases concerning construction, engineering and building operations (falls from height, structural collapse, injuries/fatalities to employees/public), machinery and vehicular accidents, workplace accidents (factories, warehouses, agricultural), cases concerning electricity and electrocutions, dangerous substances, the transportation/storage of radioactive and/or toxic material and prosecutions relating to risk assessment, accident reporting and non-compliance with notices. In many cases, considerable value is added by Chambers’ experience and reputation as a leading set in accident & industrial disease litigation.

Members of the Health & Safety team have represented companies including Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd, Carillion, Amec, Amey, Totty Plc, Westfield, Kone Plc, Fairclough Homes, Exel Logistics Plc, Rokbuild, Whitbread, Nestle (UK) Ltd, Asda, Tesco, Marks & Spencer, Pizza Hut, Iceland, Siemens, Biffa Waste Services, Carpetright, Courts Furniture Plc, JJB Sports, BHS, Homebase, Matalan Retail and BUPA.

Regulatory Expertise

In addition to the specific area of Health & Safety, Chambers provides first class advice and representation to a wide range of clients on regulatory matters. The strength and depth of the Regulatory Law team has established Crown Office Chambers as one of the foremost sets in this field.

Members of Chambers provide comprehensive and practical advice to those charged with regulatory offences and detailed knowledge and understanding of the law ensures clients receive clear advice on pre-trial procedures, plea and mitigation.

Regulatory work undertaken includes inquests and inquiries, environmental and planning regulation, consumer protection (trade marks, counterfeiting), product & food safety, licensing (including entertainment, liquor and firearms), fire control and marine regulation (trawler operations, logbook/landing declaration offences). Members also have experience in cases involving statutory nuisance, care homes and children’s homes.

Inquests and Inquiries 

Members of the team have particular expertise and experience in inquest and inquiry work. Notable matters include:

The Kingsway Hospital (Derby) Inquests (2005): Michael Spencer QC

The Shipman Inquiry (2003): James Maxwell-Scott

The Hutton Inquiry (2004): James Maxwell-Scott

The Feltham Inquiry (2004): James Maxwell-Scott

The M5/Avonmouth Bridge multi-fatality Inquests (2003): David Platt

The BSE Inquiry (1998-2000): James Maxwell-Scott

Seminars & Training

In addition to our comprehensive seminar programme, the range of expertise and the depth of our experience both in Health & Safety and Regulatory Law enables Chambers to provide training courses to both professional & lay clients. Further information on forthcoming seminars & client specific courses can be obtained from the clerks.

Fee structures are flexible and subject to negotiation. Many members accept public access work & are willing to advise clients direct in appropriate cases.

Related Seminars

Date	Area of Work	Location	Flyer	Book
16/10/2008	Health & Safety and Regulatory	The Lowry Hotel, Manchester	(64 kb)	Book
18/09/2008	Health & Safety and Regulatory	St James’ Park, Newcastle	(64 kb)	Book
05/06/2008	Health & Safety and Regulatory	Andaz Hotel, London	(64 kb)	Book
29/11/2007	Health & Safety and Regulatory	V&A Marriott, Manchester (9.30am to 1pm)	(71 kb)	N/A
11/10/2007	Health & Safety and Regulatory	Bristol City Centre Marriott Hotel (9.30am to 1pm)	(70 kb)	N/A
28/06/2007	Health & Safety and Regulatory	St James' Park, Newcastle (9.30am to 1pm)	(43 kb)	N/A
31/01/2007	Health & Safety and Regulatory	Royal College of Surgeons, London	(128 kb)	N/A
06/10/2006	Health & Safety and Regulatory	Newcastle	(54 kb)	N/A
30/06/2006	Health & Safety and Regulatory	Birmingham	(61 kb)	N/A
16/06/2006	Health & Safety and Regulatory	Bristol	(61 kb)	N/A
20/05/2005	Health & Safety and Regulatory	Leeds	(73 kb)	N/A
20/01/2005	Health & Safety and Regulatory	London	(70 kb)	N/A
22/10/2004	Health & Safety and Regulatory	Birmingham	(69 kb)	N/A

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