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Health & Safety - UK-wide
2
Band 2
What the Team is Known For

Weightmans has a well-regarded and deep team of solicitors offering significant expertise in the area. The team represents clients across the country in prosecutions and investigations involving numerous industry sectors, as well as providing training. It often advises clients in the public sector, including a number of local authorities, and also advises on food safety matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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Crispin Kenyon
2
Crispin Kenyon
2
Band 2

Crispin Kenyon's knowledge stretches across a broad spectrum of industries, including the public, aviation and construction sectors. He has extensive experience acting on behalf of organisations during HSE investigations, inquests and prosecutions following serious incidents and fatal accidents.

Andrew Brammer
3
Andrew Brammer
3
Band 3

Andrew Brammer is an experienced health and safety practitioner who is particularly adept at handling regulatory criminal defence matters. He advises clients on both contentious and non-contentious issues, including HSE and police investigations and coronial matters following fatal incidents.

"He really cares about his clients and the result. He puts in a staggering amount of work and clients understand that he is fully in their corner."

David Lewis
3
David Lewis
3
Band 3

David Lewis has a strong regulatory practice and is relied upon to provide counsel on a number of complex matters, including corporate manslaughter investigations and inquests. He maintains a broad client base while also fielding particular experience representing local authorities.

Dewi Ap-Thomas
4
Dewi Ap-Thomas
4
Band 4

Dewi Ap-Thomas acts on behalf of a wide spectrum of clients, including local authorities and NHS trusts. His recent practice includes HSE prosecutions arising from HSWA breaches and corporate manslaughter allegations. He has additional experience advising on health and safety matters in relation to the sports sector.

"He is fantastic, he's astute and extremely effective. He is very in tune with his client's needs and always one step ahead."

Anna Naylor
5
Anna Naylor
5
Band 5

Anna Naylor is adept at handling both contentious and non-contentious health and safety matters, including HSE investigations and regulatory compliance. She has notable experience providing counsel on issues arising from fatal accidents.

"Anna is a fantastic partner and ensures that from start to finish the process is carried out with professionalism, integrity and rigour."

"She is hugely committed to her clients' cause; she is very diligent and hard-working."

"She works very hard to protect clients' interests. She is a very able advocate - she brings all her preparation to the table, expresses herself fluently and is always responsive."

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Health & Safety

Crispin Kenyon
2
Crispin Kenyon
2
Band 2
Andrew Brammer
3
Andrew Brammer
3
Band 3
David Lewis
3
David Lewis
3
Band 3
Dewi Ap-Thomas
4
Dewi Ap-Thomas
4
Band 4
Anna Naylor
5
Anna Naylor
5
Band 5