Health & Safety - UK-wide
Band 1
What the Team is Known For
Strengths
I recognise the firm for its deep expertise and comprehensive understanding of this area. Every interaction with DWF clearly reflects their experience.
They are approachable and easy to deal with. They provided good advice and proactive management of cases from day one.
They have sector-focused expertise, while they offer broad legal services, DWF have deep expertise in our sector that has proved instrumental in our cases.
Notable practitioners
Steffan Groch is highly sought after in the health and safety market. He acts on behalf of companies and managers in prosecutions brought by local authorities and the HSE. His experience includes advising clients on corporate manslaughter cases and providing counsel on high-profile public inquiries.
He's an excellent team leader. When he says something, it's always interesting and thought provoking.
Simon Belfield's work includes HSE prosecutions and police investigations. He has experience handling a broad range of issues, including corporate manslaughter as well as fatal and serious accidents at work. His clients stem from a range of industries, such as food, utilities and the healthcare sector.
He is extremely well organised, efficient, sensible and an excellent team player.
Vikki Woodfine is renowned in the health and safety market for her expertise in transport regulatory work. She has considerable experience advising clients on ORR and BTP matters. She has provided counsel to clients on manslaughter and serious accidents at work investigations.
Neena Sharma handles a wide spectrum of issues including severe injuries, HSWA breaches and fatal accidents. She advises clients during police and HSE investigations and prosecutions, as well as offering particular expertise in criminal motor defence mandates.
Dominic Watkins's practice sees him routinely serving as counsel to clients in the retail and food sectors. He has notable strength in handling corporate manslaughter cases that are being investigated by the HSE, the EHO and the police.
Jessica Murphy is noted for her ability to advise a range of clients, including insurers and local authorities. She routinely provides counsel on investigations and prosecutions brought by the HSE.
Simon Macfarlane is a talented associate within the DWF team. He has notable experience of advising clients on HSE investigations. He is also highlighted for his ability to provide counsel on cases concerning fatal accidents.
