Addleshaw Goddard LLP, Health & Safety

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Chambers Review

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Health & Safety - UK-wide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Addleshaw Goddard handles an array of health and safety work for clients from various business sectors ranging from construction to transport, primarily acting on the defence side. The team works on cases with both civil and criminal penalties, including for employees and subcontractors, while also undertaking non-contentious matters including due diligence on corporate transactions and training.

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Strengths

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They provide pragmatic advice provided in an accessible, clear and succinct way. They have strong industry and sector knowledge with wide specialisms.

Health & Safety respondent
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They can provide helpful expert advice on how to handle health and safety matters, answer questions and provide training.

Health & Safety respondent
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The team brings together a strong mix of legal expertise, industry knowledge and practical experience, which allows them to handle a wide range of issues with confidence and efficiency.

Health & Safety respondent
UK

They provide pragmatic advice provided in an accessible, clear and succinct way. They have strong industry and sector knowledge with wide specialisms.

Health & Safety respondent
UK

They can provide helpful expert advice on how to handle health and safety matters, answer questions and provide training.

Health & Safety respondent
UK

The team brings together a strong mix of legal expertise, industry knowledge and practical experience, which allows them to handle a wide range of issues with confidence and efficiency.

Health & Safety respondent
UK

Notable Practitioners

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David A Young

Senior Statespeople

David Young has extensive experience providing counsel to clients on health and safety issues relating to fatalities. His work includes handling investigations and prosecutions by the HSE. He has notable experience of advising clients in the retail and food and beverage sectors.

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Erin Shoesmith

Band 1

Erin Shoesmith acts on behalf of private individuals and organisations from a broad range of sectors, including manufacturing, retail and education. She has experience providing counsel on investigations and inquiries brought by local authorities and the HSE, handling matters such as fatal accidents and breaches of the HSWA.

She brings superb leadership and she spots what the issues are.

Erin Shoesmith is truly exceptional. Her advice is always efficient, practical and tailored to our operational realities.

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Lee Hughes

Band 2

Lee Hughes is noted for his ability to act on behalf of both individuals and corporate clients in cases concerning fatal incidents. He also has considerable experience of handling prosecutions for the HSE.

He is very good, very accessible and commercial.

He is uber diligent, leaving no stone unturned. Lee is meticulous, gets to grips quickly and is great with clients.

He is very thorough, really good technically on picking up pieces of law and has very good analytical skills. He also provides very practical and sound advice.

Lee is an excellent advocate. He is calm, measured and robust. He puts clients at ease immediately and is always very professional.

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Priscilla Addo-Quaye

Associates to watch

Priscilla Addo-Quaye defends both companies and individuals across a range of sectors including retail, construction and manufacturing. She has experience handling investigations into workplace fatalities as well as public inquiries.

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