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What the Team is Known For

St Philips Chambers is noted for its expert representation of local authorities and regulatory bodies such as the HSE and FSA in health and safety prosecutions arising from a wide range of offences. Members are also regularly called upon to act for defendants in complex cases and in inquest proceedings. The team is particularly well regarded for its handling of matters involving catastrophic injuries and fatalities. Recently the set acted on HSE and EA v Biodynamics Ltd, a case relating to a serious explosion after two employees were carrying out maintenance work on a buffer tank.

James Withers is the senior clerk.

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Ben Mills
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Ben Mills
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Ben Mills is an experienced barrister noted for his expert handling of complex health and safety prosecutions, including those arising from fatal accidents. He is routinely called upon to act for the HSE and local authorities, and has been on the Attorney General's List of Specialist Regulatory Advocates for several years.

He is accomplished and a good operator; he knows his stuff.

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Ben Williams
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Ben Williams
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Ben Williams is well regarded for his ability to handle complex health and safety cases, representing large corporate clients as well as the HSE. He demonstrates expertise in the regulatory aspects of fatal accidents and serious injuries within the construction industry.

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