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2BR

Health & Safety

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Health & Safety - London (Bar)

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

The barristers at 2BR are experienced in the prosecution and defence of corporate manslaughter and individual gross negligence manslaughter cases. Members are instructed in matters arising in several different industry sectors, including hospitality, construction and transport, and are regularly called upon to act for and advise clients on cases involving the Regulatory Reform Act and complex prosecutions relating to breaches of fire safety. The set's enviable client list includes major corporations and their directors, as well as the HSE, the ORR, and fire and rescue authorities. Recent work included HSE v Chelmsford City Council, where the set successfully prosecuted a local authority after a fatality during a waste round. One interviewee states: "It is a strong set of chambers with robust, reliable and very competent counsel, offering very efficient service."

The senior clerk is Paul Rodgers.

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Strengths

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  • They have really good clerks there; they're very good to work with and know what they're doing.

    Health & Safety respondentUK Bar

Notable Practitioners

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  • Andrew McGee
    Andrew McGee

    Andrew McGee

    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.

    • Andrew understands health and safety law very well and he is a safe pair of hands and good to work with.

      Health & Safety respondentUK Bar
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  • Christine Agnew
    Christine Agnew

    Christine Agnew

    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.

    • She is a powerful advocate.

      Health & Safety respondentUK Bar

    • Christine is an extremely experienced prosecutor; she has an extremely strong forensic attention to detail, and she has a very nice approach to the jury.

      Health & Safety respondentUK Bar

    • She is a really effective, capable counsel and extremely adept at marshalling complex matters.

      Health & Safety respondentUK Bar
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  • Alexander Stein
    Alexander Stein

    Alexander Stein

    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.

    • Alex is really approachable and knowledgeable when dealing with complex issues.

      Health & Safety respondentUK Bar
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  • Craig Rush
    Craig Rush

    Craig Rush

    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.

    • A silk in all but name.

      Health & Safety respondentUK Bar
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  • Jim Sturman
    Jim Sturman

    Jim Sturman

    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.

    • Jim can turn his hand to anything.

      Health & Safety respondentUK Bar

    • Jim is fun to deal with, razor-sharp and everything he does is top drawer.

      Health & Safety respondentUK Bar
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  • Quentin Hunt
    Quentin Hunt

    Quentin Hunt

    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.

    • An extremely good lawyer, particularly good on the technicalities and processes of law and also a very charismatic advocate.

      Health & Safety respondentUK Bar
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Ranked Barristers at 2BR (6)

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