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Health & Safety - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
James Leonard KC frequently leads in highly complex health and safety cases, acting on behalf of large multinational corporations and company directors. His areas of expertise also include workplace fatalities and corporate manslaughter cases. Leonard has represented household names including British Airways, Virgin Media Group and Sainsburys.
Strengths
James is my first-choice counsel. He is, quite simply, the safest pair of hands one could wish to instruct and work alongside.
James is a real heavyweight advocate who has earned his stripes in the field of health and safety over many years.
James is an excellent advocate. He instils confidence in clients and always makes himself available to discuss cases.
James has the edge on his counterparts. He is very good at listening, and he is very experienced and knowledgeable. He has lots of trial and inquest experience.