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Clyde & Co LLP

Health & Safety

UK Guide 2026 : Scotland


Clyde & Co LLP

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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 - Scotland

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For
Clyde & Co has a notable practice featuring a large team of specialist lawyers thoroughly experienced in the full range of health and safety law. The firm offers broad coverage across Scotland, primarily assisting insurers with complex matters across sectors including manufacturing, oil and gas, and construction. The team also provides a comprehensive service to a range of other clients, including family-owned companies, oil and gas suppliers and public sector bodies, and is regularly instructed to handle both investigations and prosecutions arising out of severe and fatal workplace accidents.

Strengths

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  • Clyde & Co has a wealth of experience, knowledge and provides a fantastic service.

    Health & Safety respondentUK
  • Clyde & Co have a singular focus of delivering the best outcome for their client and fully understand the intricacies of our operation.

    Health & Safety respondentUK
  • Clyde & Co has demonstrated a remarkable degree of empathy with their clients, while simultaneously using their wealth of experience to provide sound legal guidance.

    Health & Safety respondentUK
  • Clyde & Co is excellent at responding to technical and engineering requests and has an extremely friendly team that I have the privilege to work with.

    Health & Safety respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Mark Donaldson
    Band 1Mark Donaldson

    Mark Donaldson

    Mark Donaldson leads Clyde & Co's Scottish health and safety practice. He acts on a broad spectrum of complex matters for an impressive client roster, including criminal investigations and prosecutions by the HSE and other regulators. His expertise includes severe injuries and fatal accidents at the workplace.
    • Mark is definitely a favourite lawyer of ours. He is super responsive and has a good sense of humour.

      Health & Safety respondentUK
    • Mark Donaldson is the go-to man for incidents in Scotland. He is very good and experienced.

      Health & Safety respondentUK
  • Band 2Ann Bonomy
    Band 2Ann Bonomy

    Ann Bonomy

    Ann Bonomy has significant experience advising clients on prosecutions and investigations by the MCA and HSE. She is adept at handling matters relating to road traffic accidents and maritime-related incidents, as well as accidents in the workplace.
    • Ann Bonomy is a pleasure to work with and understands clients' needs well.

      Health & Safety respondentUK
    • Ann provides excellent advice to clients dealing with regulatory bodies following a health and safety incident.

      Health & Safety respondentUK
    • Ann is a first-class lawyer who knows her area of expertise inside out.

      Health & Safety respondentUK
    • Ann has a very impressive health and safety practice in Scotland and is a leader in her field. She is able to cover the full gamut of works from shipping to quarrying and construction.

      Health & Safety respondentUK

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