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Kennedys

Health & Safety

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Our market-leading regulatory team was among the first to specialise exclusively in crime and regulatory work, and is widely recognised for its expertise in advising on major incidents.

We act for clients across a broad range of sectors, including construction, manufacturing, utilities, healthcare, hospitality, retail, rail, mining, local government, waste, and food industries.

As experts in health and safety law, we advise on all aspects of the HSWA 1974 and related legislation, including incidents involving the police, HSE, local authorities, and the ORR.

We have supported many high-profile organisations through serious incidents, offering strategic advice on legal, regulatory, and reputational matters, including media handling.

Our team also provides proactive risk management and commercial advice, both in the UK and internationally, including training and a dedicated Corporate Crisis Pack to guide clients during critical events.

We understand the personal and organisational impact of workplace incidents and offer tailored support to individuals at every level from frontline workers to board directors.

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Health & Safety - UK-wide

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Kennedys houses a superb-quality defence team which is recognised nationally as a market leader for health and safety matters involving a wide range of sectors including rail, manufacturing, healthcare and leisure. The team is also experienced in cases involving fire and rescue services and public authorities, and is highly adept at handling high-profile fatal accidents and incidents involving mass injuries, acting for both individuals and organisations. The team is able to provide clients with a full range of advice and support, from initial crisis response through to investigations and criminal prosecutions.
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Strengths

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  • Lawyers at Kennedys work diligently, swiftly and effectively even in the most complex and sophisticated matters, which require enormous resources.

    Health & Safety respondentUK

  • The team have knowledgeable, flexible, pragmatic individuals offering very good customer service. We have been pleased with their knowledge of our business and their commercial acumen.

    Health & Safety respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Daniel McShee
    Daniel McShee

    Daniel McShee

    Daniel McShee is a premier player in the health and safety market. He has extensive experience handling complex corporate manslaughter cases, public inquiries and fatal accidents. He is a leading choice of counsel for clients seeking advice on HSE and police investigations and prosecutions.

    • He is really good operator.

      Health & Safety respondentUK

    • I am very pleased with the level of support provided by Daniel.

      Health & Safety respondentUK

    • Danny is very good at understanding us, he is very practical and good on the strategy. He is very collaborative and provides great client service.

      Health & Safety respondentUK
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  • David Wright
    David Wright

    David Wright

    David Wright handles a wide spectrum of issues, from regulatory defence matters to investigations carried out by the police and HSE. His practice includes fatal incidents, inquests and corporate manslaughter cases. He has experience working with clients from a range of sectors such as healthcare and entertainment.
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  • Nathan Buckley
    Nathan Buckley

    Nathan Buckley

    Regulatory defence work is a key component of Nathan Buckley's practice. He is adept at providing counsel on corporate manslaughter and gross negligence manslaughter cases. His client list covers a broad range of industries and he acts on behalf of both organisations and individuals.

    • Nathan is very good at running the team, is incredibly enthusiastic for clients and extremely knowledgeable.

      Health & Safety respondentUK
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  • Stephanie Power
    Stephanie Power

    Stephanie Power

    Stephanie Power is an impressive performer in the health and safety sphere. She assists on a broad range of matters arising from fatal accidents, including corporate manslaughter cases. She has experience advising clients from the retail and engineering sectors.

    • She is excellent.

      Health & Safety respondentUK
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