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BCL Solicitors LLP

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BCL Solicitors LLP

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BCL advises predominantly corporates (but also directors) facing allegations of the most high-profile, serious and complex regulatory offences.

We have developed considerable recognised expertise in relation to fatal/major incidents, and have a specialist team which acts in investigations, enforcement action and prosecutions involving corporate manslaughter, health and safety, fire safety, and environmental protection, including providing emergency advice, undertaking internal investigations, providing representation in interview, challenging enforcement notices, advising on orders for the compulsory provision of information and providing representation at coroners’ inquests.

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Health & Safety - UK-wide

Band 4

What the Team is Known For
BCL Solicitors has a respected practice that regularly provides counsel to corporates and directors and which is particularly adept at handling matters for clients in the utilities, construction and entertainment sectors. The team is experienced in advising clients on corporate manslaughter cases, fire safety issues and environmental protection issues, and defends clients in HSE prosecutions and criminal investigations.
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Strengths

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  • This team care about their clients and are prepared to go the extra mile.

    Health & Safety respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Richard Reichman
    Richard Reichman

    Richard Reichman

    Richard Reichman is regularly called upon to advise clients within the retail and food and beverage sectors. He represents both corporate organisations and private individuals in investigations by local authorities and other regulatory bodies.

    • He has really distilled expertise.

      Health & Safety respondentUK

    • He is excellent.

      Health & Safety respondentUK
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  • Tom McNeill
    Tom McNeill

    Tom McNeill

    Tom McNeill focuses his practice on defending clients in regulatory investigations and prosecutions following fatal accidents. He regularly provides counsel on ORR, HSE and British Transport Police investigations.

    • Tom is very skilled.

      Health & Safety respondentUK

    • Tom has been instrumental in supporting us and keeping us informed of any developments in a professional, approachable and timely manner.

      Health & Safety respondentUK
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