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Environment - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Sailesh Mehta of Red Lion Chambers acts in numerous cases involving the prosecution of environmental criminal charges, including waste and pollution issues. He has a long history acting on behalf of the Environment Agency.
Strengths
Sailesh is very strong on environment law matters. He is always fully prepared, astute and polite in his representation.
Health & Safety - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Sailesh Mehta both prosecutes and defends in some of the most important regulatory cases involving health and safety, fire law and environmental law. He advises and represents the HSE and a number of fire brigades throughout the country, and a large proportion of his cases concern fatalities or near fatalities. Mehta has also acted for directors of large corporations facing prosecution for corporate manslaughter.
Strengths
Sailesh is very knowledgeable and astute, as well as being very pleasant to work with. He has a clear focus and a great courtroom presence.
Sailesh is an excellent barrister. He is user-friendly and makes himself available.
Sailesh is an excellent litigator, he always provides great advice before, during and after any prosecution.