Health & Safety

Bernard Thorogood is an astute senior junior who has developed an enviable regulatory practice. He prosecutes and defends complex health and safety cases across the country and is also adept in related inquests. He continues to elicit praise for his extensive experience and knowledge of health and safety law.

Bernard is an effortless, silky-smooth barrister who operates well at all levels. His advice is on point and provides clarity.

He is my go-to health and safety junior for difficult inquests concerning deaths in the workplace; he is at the very top of the tree for that. He is fantastic.

He is extremely thorough and has an excellent manner with clients. He is excellent at responding quickly and appropriately.

Tim Pole is a well-regarded health and safety practitioner in the Midlands who acts for local authorities and the HSE, as well as various private sector entities. He has experience handling prosecutions and HSE investigations and navigating through sentencing exercises following serious injury and death.

He is very analytical, smart and helpful. He is a very nice advocate and he deals well with opponents and judges.

Tim is commercially astute and affable, and he works hard.

Christopher Hopkins is held in high regard throughout the market for his ability to represent clients in cases arising from fatal incidents. He is routinely called upon to defend private companies, although he also boasts notable strength in acting as the prosecution.

His advice is at the right level and his advocacy is very good. He is absolutely superb.

Ian Bridge is experienced in both the defence and prosecution of health and safety cases. He is well placed to handle serious injury and fatal accident incidents across a range of industries, including construction and manufacturing.

Ian won't leave any stone unturned and is very good on his feet. His knowledge is excellent, and he is very good at outlining the law to judges.