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DAC Beachcroft LLP
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Health & Safety - Scotland

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

DAC Beachcroft represents an impressive client roster across a range of sectors including insurance and utilities, acting on behalf of clients who are being investigated for corporate manslaughter and health and safety offences, among other issues. The team also offers bespoke training packages to corporate organisations on health and safety responsibilities and governance. The Scotland-based team also draws strength from the firm's wider international presence.

Strengths

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The team takes the opportunity and the time to get to know us as an organisation and will critically evaluate any evidence we provide. It's an exceptional provider.

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They are a highly efficient team. They work as a group, and you can rely on the whole team from partner to associate to assistant.

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DAC Beachcroft go above and beyond to provide practical advice.

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Its practitioners are very good and knowledgeable.

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Notable Practitioners

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Zoe McDonnell
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Band 2
Zoe McDonnell is routinely called on to advise clients on regulatory matters following improvement notices. Her practice also includes police and HSE investigations and High Court proceedings following fatal incidents and severe accidents.

She is very knowledgeable and always conducts herself with professional integrity.

Her forensic ability and mastery of the detail of a case is extremely impressive.

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Karen Railton
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Band 3
Karen Railton heads up DAC Beachcroft's safety, health and environment advisory group in Scotland. She defends both individuals and corporate clients facing HSE investigations and prosecutions following fatal incidents.

She is very knowledgeable and professional.

She brings with her a really practical focus and she is brilliant with clients.

She is delightful to work with. Nothing is too much trouble and she has that ability to make everything go smoothly.

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Alasdair Irvine
Associates to watch

Alasdair Irvine of DAC Beachcroft Scotland frequently advises clients on fatal accident investigations. His client-base stems from a range of sectors, including the manufacturing, agricultural and health service industries.

He is a very organised lawyer.

He is a fabulous lawyer; he is approachable, personable and very supportive.

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Ranked Lawyers at
DAC Beachcroft LLP

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Zoe McDonnell
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Karen Railton
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Band 3
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Alasdair Irvine
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