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We are one of the leading specialist teams in this field, well recognised in the market for quick and efficient response times, clear advice and professionalism. Our team can respond almost immediately when an incident occurs. We have vast experience in representing clients at high profile fatal accident inquiries, public inquiries and criminal prosecutions. We are also highly skilled in dealing with complex regulatory investigations including multi-agency investigations. 

We have represented the interests of many high profile companies and individuals. Our range of work includes many fatal or serious injury cases, corporate homicide investigations, environmental exposures, food safety matters and serious driving offences. We engage with all corporate sectors as well as many public sector organisations. We are the "go to" team in this field for many insurers.

We have broad industry expertise and have dealt with cases across a wide spectrum, including those involving wind turbines, white water rafting, construction, leisure, tourism, manufacturing, transportation, energy, agriculture and local government.

In addition to our Scottish team being truly Scotland-wide, with significant physical presence in both Aberdeen and the Central Belt of Scotland, we are proud to form part of a formidable UK and global Health & Safety offering. We draw upon our cross-border reach and expertise when required.

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Health & Safety - UK-wide

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What the Team is Known For

The Clyde & Co team has expertise across the gamut of health and safety matters, including compliance, training, investigations and litigation, and is able to assist clients with police and HSE investigations into incidents causing serious injury and death. The team also provides advice and representation to an impressive list of multinational companies from various sectors, including food, energy, construction and retail, and also represents insurers.

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Notable Practitioners

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Chris Morrison
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Chris Morrison
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Band 1
As leader of the national health, safety and environmental regulatory group, Chris Morrison has a broad caseload of health and safety matters. He defends clients facing prosecutions arising from fatal on-site accidents and in corporate manslaughter cases. He is also particularly adept at providing training and compliance guidance to organisations.

Chris has been a long-standing and trusted partner for our business, providing excellent advice, always balanced between risk and commercial factors.

He provides exemplary senior level and measured advice.

Chris has been great.

Rod Hunt
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Rod Hunt
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Band 2
Rod Hunt has a distinguished background in the market. He provides high-quality advice to clients facing HSE, ORR and police inquiries and investigations. His experience includes fatal accidents, corporate manslaughter cases and large-scale health and safety breaches.

He's an excellent lawyer with strong nous.

He is a safe pair of hands.

Mark Brookes
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Mark Brookes
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Band 5
Mark Brookes advises clients on the full gamut of health and safety matters, including prosecutions and investigations involving allegations of corporate and gross negligence manslaughter.

He is a really good operator.

I was impressed by how Mark navigated the complex issues and was always on hand to provide practical advice to the client, and guide them through the options during a difficult time.

Stephanie Lunt
Stephanie Lunt
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Stephanie Lunt assists clients with police and HSE investigations into fatal incidents and allegations of negligence.

She is clear and direct with clients; she fights her clients' corner.

She gave an excellent level of client service from the very start of our case throughout to the conclusion of the matter. Stephanie was always readily available to discuss all aspects of the matter.

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Clyde & Co LLP

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Health & Safety

Chris Morrison
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Chris Morrison
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Band 1
Rod Hunt
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Rod Hunt
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Band 2
Mark Brookes
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Mark Brookes
5
Band 5
Stephanie Lunt
Stephanie Lunt
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