Health & Safety

Andrew McGee acts for both the prosecution and the defence in an array of complex criminal and regulatory cases within the remit of health and safety. He is also an expert at handling gross negligence manslaughter allegations. McGee has appeared at all levels of the court system, including the Supreme Court.

Christine Agnew KC regularly prosecutes for the HSE in matters concerning serious and fatal accidents. She has notable expertise handling cases involving gross negligence manslaughter, corporate manslaughter and serious regulatory breaches.

Alexander Stein has recognised expertise in health and safety matters and is regularly instructed to prosecute cases on behalf of the HSE. His work covers a wide spectrum of cases, including gross negligence manslaughter and serious accident claims arising from workplace accidents. He also acts for both individuals and corporates facing prosecution.

Craig Rush handles an array of regulatory matters and has been instructed in numerous health and safety cases across a range of sectors. He is also regularly called upon to undertake complex cases for the Care Quality Commission and HSE. He has particular experience defending major companies in HSE prosecutions arising from fatal accidents and severe injury incidents occurring on site.

Jim Sturman KC is a barrister with an enviable reputation who defends large companies in connection with health and safety matters, many of which involve fatalities. He is an expert in major investigations into regulatory breaches and regularly handles cases involving manslaughter by gross negligence.

Quentin Hunt is instructed in both the prosecution and defence of investigations and prosecutions arising out of fatal and non-fatal accidents. He represents companies, individuals and government bodies under investigation by regulatory bodies or the police. Hunt takes a particular interest in cases involving public interest and is noted for being highly skilled at cases concerning accidents occurring at construction sites.