DAC Beachcroft LLP, Health & Safety

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Health & Safety - UK-wide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

DAC Beachcroft has a large and well-respected team with a breadth and depth of expertise in health and safety law providing advice and representation to companies and directors in relation to health and safety compliance. The team is experienced in handling criminal investigations and prosecutions, and offers guidance during corporate manslaughter investigations. Its clients include multinationals within the retail and food sectors, as well as insurers.

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Strengths

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Its in-depth knowledge of the sector allows them to know the right balance of approach to take.

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One of the strengths of the firms is its ability to distil vast amounts of information so that it can be absorbed by the client.

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The team was thorough and made the legal topics pragmatic.

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The client service is first class - very responsive.

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Its in-depth knowledge of the sector allows them to know the right balance of approach to take.

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One of the strengths of the firms is its ability to distil vast amounts of information so that it can be absorbed by the client.

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The team was thorough and made the legal topics pragmatic.

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The client service is first class - very responsive.

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Notable Practitioners

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Colin Moore

Band 2

Colin Moore defends clients prosecuted for manslaughter, serious injury incidents, and health and safety offences. He also has considerable knowledge of HSE and police investigations following fatal workplace accidents.

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Fiona Gill

Band 3

Fiona Gill is routinely called upon to provide counsel on a broad range of health and safety issues. She advises on a range of product liability and corporate manslaughter matters, among others. She has additional experience handling coronial investigations and public inquiries.

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Chris Baranowski

Band 4

Chris Baranowski acts on behalf of clients in HSE and police investigations and prosecutions. He has extensive experience handling fatal accident inquiries and inquests, with specific strength in construction-related matters. He advises clients on site accidents and serious machinery incidents, among other issues.

Chris is personable and dedicated to his clients.

He is absolutely great at what he does.

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Peter James

Band 4

Peter James has significant experience representing both large organisations and private individuals. His client list stretches across a wide spectrum of sectors including travel and retail. He advises clients on investigations and prosecutions by local authorities and the HSE following HSWA breaches and fatal accidents.

He is unflappable, he conveys calmness to everyone and is extremely knowledgeable in the field. He has a clear plan and is always prepared.

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Rhian Greaves

Band 4

Rhian Greaves handles a variety of matters, including inquests and inquiries following fatal accidents. She is also routinely called upon to provide counsel on regulatory compliance and is particularly adept at advising clients within the food and beverage sector.

She is absolutely fabulous, she is a real stand out.

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Sally Roff

Band 4

Sally Roff has extensive experience providing counsel to clients on health and safety issues. Her practice covers a range of sectors including manufacturing and food and beverages. She represents clients in corporate manslaughter and severe injury investigations and prosecutions.

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