Health & Safety

Mark Watson KC is a specialist in regulatory matters who represents defendants facing prosecution for corporate manslaughter and gross negligence manslaughter. He is an expert at handling cases arising from rail disasters.

"Mark is phenomenal. He is a stunning barrister. He is really insightful and very driven."

"Mark is always a very accomplished advocate with an excellent sense of judgement."

Gordon Menzies is an experienced advocate who has over 20 years of knowledge and experience in the health and safety field. He handles matters for clients in various sectors including the transportation and construction industries, and also frequently advises on prosecutions arising from severe injuries.

"Gordon is an exceptional barrister who consistently delivers outstanding results across complex matters. His brilliance and unwavering dedication are evident in every aspect of his work."

Nicholas Ostrowski's practice sees him acting on behalf of both the prosecution and defence in complex health and safety cases. He is well versed in rail-related incidents and has experience acting for the ORR. His broad expertise also encompasses fire and food safety matters, and he frequently appears for his clients at inquests and in criminal proceedings.

"Nicholas brings a level of experience beyond his years and insight that is truly exceptional. His ability to advise and represent across a wide range of legal matters is incredibly impressive."

"Nicholas has a great eye for detail and has really held his own."

Stephen Hockman KC conducts defence work for major corporate clients in prosecutions often involving serious injuries or fatalities.

"Stephen is a go-to silk."

The majority of Lee Bennett's busy practice is devoted to defending corporations, their directors and local authorities against the HSE in regulatory matters pertaining to serious and fatal accidents within the workplace. He also has experience in non-workplace incidents, including those related to construction.

"Lee is very able to present information in court and absorb information. He has excellent experience and is very good at communicating with our lay clients."

Mark Harris is an esteemed junior who has significant expertise across the whole spectrum of health and safety law. He devotes much of his practice to regulatory work, undertaking cases relating to waste management and pollution control. Harris regularly handles matters concerning construction sites, the railways and hazardous substances.

"Mark Harris is wise."

Pascal Bates is an astute practitioner with a significant civil and regulatory law practice. He regularly prosecutes on behalf of local authorities and the HSE, and is routinely sought out for his strategic advice pre-charge. He has considerable experience handling cases concerning fatal accidents and serious injuries.

"Pascal has an encyclopedic knowledge of health and safety law. He is very clever, tenacious and thorough, as well as being a truly lovely man."