Our members represent companies, public bodies and individuals in the most serious and complex matters, from investigation through to trial, appeal and public inquiry. We provide clear, strategic and pragmatic advice across criminal, civil and coronial proceedings.  

Members are regularly instructed in high profile cases involving corporate manslaughter and gross negligence manslaughter, prosecutions under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, regulatory investigations by the HSE and other enforcement bodies, and appeals against improvement and prohibition notices. We also advise clients at the earliest stages of an investigation, including in relation to PACE interviews and strategic risk management.   

Our members have appeared in some of the most sensitive cases in this field, including those arising from fatal and catastrophic workplace accidents. Their experience across criminal prosecutions, regulatory spheres, inquests and public inquiries ensures a continuity of representation throughout the lifecycle of a case.  

The team’s expertise is closely aligned with Chambers’ strengths in personal injury, particularly in catastrophic injury and fatal accident claims, as well as insurance, property damage and regulatory work.  We regularly advise on the civil consequences of health and safety incidents, and act in related inquests and enforcement proceedings.  

Recognised by clients as ‘a first class set’ with ‘great depth of knowledge’, our barristers combine specialist technical expertise with a calm, measured approach, delivering effective outcomes in complex and often high-pressure situations.