
Health & Safety
UK Guide 2026 : UK-wide
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Provided by Eversheds Sutherland
We are the UK’s leading Health and Safety practice with an exceptional track record for getting excellent results, consistently receiving first class feedback from our clients. Our team is comprised of health and safety lawyers who bring a wealth of experience advising clients in all sectors on compliance, as well as a long history of dealing successfully with a broad range of regulators.
Over the last decade the practice has evolved from a reactive to a pro-active service. Most of the partners are cross-qualified, whether that be as chartered safety practitioners, behaviour change practitioners, solicitor-advocates or part-time coroners. Whilst responding to incidents remains a cornerstone of our work, we receive praise for deep dive review and culture change programmes for global clients, agnostic of jurisdiction. We are the industry choice for sensitive investigations into safety critical events, using TAPROOT and ICAM methodologies. As psycho-social safety becomes entwined with traditional safety events, we are in the vanguard of advice on both stress and suicide cases.
A directory is not the place to list client names, but it is a matter of record we have acted on Didcot, Grenfell, Manchester Arena, dementia in sports and for over half of the FTSE 250.
Industries (6)
- Construction
- Education
- Energy
- Infrastructure
- Manufacturing
- Transport
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They balance legal and technical advice but are able to provide it in a commercial context. This is true right across the teams - partners to paralegal. It’s in the culture of the team.
Health & Safety respondentUKThe human factor and their genuine compassion, together with their expertise, is their most significant strength that sets them apart.
Health & Safety respondentUKTheir focus goes beyond just legal outcomes, they prioritise practical, positive results for clients, aligning legal strategy with broader business goals.
Health & Safety respondentUKTheir ability to deliver advice that is commercially relevant and actionable is a key differentiator and their unique selling point.
Health & Safety respondentUKThey have feet on the ground, wide practical knowledge and a genuine passion for the subject which permeates the team, this is more than a job for them.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 1 
Band 1 
Paul Verrico
Paul Verrico heads the Eversheds Sutherland EHS team and maintains a strong reputation in the market. He is particularly adept at advising manufacturers following fatal accidents. His experience also includes providing advice on regulatory and coronial matters. He has additional knowledge of HSE, ORR and BTP investigations.
Paul is really pragmatic, very solution-driven and very entrepreneurial.
Health & Safety respondentUKThere's a reason he's the boss - exceptional awareness, intellectual curiosity and ability to communicate.
Health & Safety respondentUKHe has an abundance of energy and always strives to provide the very best service, whilst genuinely wanting to ensure that all individuals are looked after and supported.
Health & Safety respondentUKHis dedication to both his profession and community underscores his reputation as a trusted adviser and compassionate leader.
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Band 2 
Band 2 
Tim Hill
Tim Hill's particular areas of strength include matters within the energy and manufacturing sectors. He provides counsel on serious accidents at work and fatal incidents. He has considerable experience advising clients on investigations and prosecutions by the HSE and fire and rescue services, among others. Tim is incredibly experienced.
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Band 4 
Band 4 
David Egan
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. Band 4 
Band 4 
Teresa Hitchcock
Teresa Hitchcock provides counsel to renowned names in the market. She draws strength from her experience as a regulator in local government. She is particularly adept at advising clients on regulatory matters but also handles HSE prosecutions and investigations following serious injuries. Up and Coming 
Up and Coming 
Sarah Valentine
Sarah Valentine is a highly experienced health and safety practitioner who is regularly sought to advise on HSE investigations and prosecutions, as well as taking the lead on internal investigations.
Sarah provided excellent commercial advice.
Health & Safety respondentUKSarah is super smooth, yet no-nonsense; an iron fist in a velvet glove.
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Star Associates 
Star Associates 
Julia Thomas
Julia Thomas has a strong defence practice that draws strength from her time as a lawyer in the HSE litigation team. She is regularly called upon to advise clients in relation to health and safety regulatory compliance and offences. She also has experience providing counsel on HSE investigations following serious accidents.
Ranked Individuals at Eversheds Sutherland (6)
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Phil Crosbie

Claire Gregory

Catherine Henney

Sophie Parkin


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Tim Hill
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