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DAC Beachcroft LLP

Health & Safety

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DAC Beachcroft LLP

Rankings

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Health & Safety - UK-wide

Band 2

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.

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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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Colin Moore
    Band 2Colin Moore

    Colin Moore

    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.
  • Band 3Fiona Gill
    Band 3Fiona Gill

    Fiona Gill

    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.
  • Band 4Chris Baranowski
    Band 4Chris Baranowski

    Chris Baranowski

    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.

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    • He is absolutely great at what he does.

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  • Band 4Peter James
    Band 4Peter James

    Peter James

    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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  • Band 4Rhian Greaves
    Band 4Rhian Greaves

    Rhian Greaves

    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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  • Band 4Sally Roff
    Band 4Sally Roff

    Sally Roff

    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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