Health & Safety

DWF has a leading practice with impressive instructions from both prominent insurers and corporations. The firm houses a proficient health and safety team that offers notable strength across the UK acting for a range of well-known and leading organisations from various industry markets including retail, construction, transport and energy. The team is equally adept at providing non-contentious advice and defending clients in court and in investigations.

"DWF is an absolutely standout firm."

"The team is very good, very quick and efficient. They are also very experienced and know what the arena is about."

"The group at DWF is superb."

"Its practitioners' legal knowledge is very good."

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.

Hilary Ross is active across a range of sectors including retail, construction and energy, while also drawing praise for her knowledge of the food industry. She offers high-quality advice on fatal accident investigations and serious accident prosecutions. She has substantial experience providing counsel on HSE, police and EHO matters.

Simon Belfield's recent activity 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.

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. "She is a great lawyer."

David Egan is routinely called upon to provide counsel to clients on investigations by local authorities and the HSE. His expertise includes fatal accidents, serious injuries and environmental issues. He has experience across a range of sectors including retail, food and beverages, and real estate.

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. "He is a very impressive lawyer." "He is able to bring experience to the table and talk about where he has seen issues arise before and he is really responsive as well." "He is very good lawyer and serves the client very well." "He is knowledgeable, professional and very supportive." "He is very cerebral and diligent. He also gets into the detail of cases and clients love him."

Jessica 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. "Jess is brilliant. She provides fantastic client care and is very thoughtful and clever." "She has strong advocacy skills." "She is simply outstanding - her knowledge and support is superb." "She is incredibly thorough and is very supportive of her clients who absolutely adore her." "She is very prepared, has a great eye for detail and generates great working relationships."

Simon 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. "Simon is very diligent and he goes the extra mile." "He is fantastic. He is very detailed, diligent, invested and inventive." "He is very experienced and pragmatic."