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Environment - Midlands (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Bernard Thorogood of No5 Barristers' Chambers is highly experienced in a wide range of environmental cases ranging from questions of land use to damages to wildlife. He is adept at handling matters at all levels of court, including the Crown Court and the Court of Appeal.
Strengths
Clients know instantly that they are in the best possible hands with Bernard.
He is very hard-working, very well prepared, knows all the detail of the case, and is a very good advocate.
Consumer Law - Midlands (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Bernard Thorogood of No5 Barristers' Chambers is highly experienced at handling complex and severe health and safety cases, including those concerning fatalities. He has been instructed to defend, prosecute or advise clients as varied as NHS trusts, local authorities and large-scale businesses.
Strengths
Bernard is truly exceptional. He is devoted to the case, always present and never seems to stop working. His dedication is absolutely phenomenal and he does an absolutely cracking job.
Health & Safety - Midlands (Bar)
Individual Editorial
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.
Strengths
He is my go-to for public sector health and safety. When I need someone who knows their way around sentencing guidelines, in my experience no one does it better.
As well as delivering the service we required, he was also mindful of our organisation and the personal learning of our own team involved.
Inquests & Public Inquiries - The Regions (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Bernard Thorogood has significant experience in handling complex inquests that involve health and safety issues. He represents interested persons in inquests examining workplace deaths and deaths in public spaces. He is sought after by local authorities, inquiry chairs and professional individuals.
Strengths
Bernard Thorogood is a very solid choice and very good at what he does. I have got good results from him, and he understands and reads the room well.