JUNIOR PROFILE

James Buchanan

UK Bar 2026

2 Hare Court

Ranked in 1 practice area

Health & Safety

London (Bar)

13 years ranked

About

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UK Bar

Practice Areas

James Buchanan is recognised as a leading criminal regulatory practitioner, specialising in health and safety, environmental law and inquests. He acts for corporates, directors and employees and is instructed regularly in prosecutions arising from fatal and other serious accidents.

James works across a number of industry sectors, including construction, transport, manufacturing, waste management, policing and healthcare. He has particular expertise in representing individuals charged with gross negligence manslaughter.

Shortlisted for Chambers UK 2023 – Health and Safety Junior of the Year.

Professional Memberships

Association of Regulatory & Disciplinary Lawyers

Criminal Bar Association

Health & Safety Lawyers' Association

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

UK Bar

Health & Safety - London (Bar)

Band 1

Individual Editorial

James Buchanan is recognised for his involvement in complicated health and safety cases, predominantly those relating to workplace accidents. He acts for clients in various sectors, including the construction and transport industries. Buchanan comes highly recommended for his capabilities in representing major corporate bodies facing prosecution and investigation.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

James is an extraordinary health and safety advocate, always charming the judges.
Health & SafetyUK Bar
Given his expertise and depth of knowledge, he is a go-to person.
Health & SafetyUK Bar
James is my go-to person for health and safety work. He is extremely good with clients, he is practical in terms of his advice; he is personal, and his advocacy is brilliant.
Health & SafetyUK Bar