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This section incorporates both contentious and non contentious health and safety issues. On the contentious side it includes defence and prosecution of companies and senior executives facing investigations or actions initiated by the Health and Safety Executive and other regulatory bodies including criminal breaches of the law such as corporate manslaughter. Public inquest work is also included. On the non-contentious side the section covers regulatory compliance advice, risk management and training. The health & safety issues which fall under the remit of this section are very broad from general health and safety at work to food safety, fire safety and issues affecting the waste, utilities, nuclear, rail and other industries.

Rankings overview for Sets

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  1. Craig Hassall KC
    Craig Hassall KC Park Square Barristers5 Years Ranked
  2. Michael Hayton KC
    Michael Hayton KC Deans Court Chambers16 Years Ranked
  3. Nigel Lawrence KC7 Harrington St Chambers
  4. Paul Greaney KCNew Park Court Chambers
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  1. Lisa Roberts KCLincoln House Chambers
  2. Nicholas de la Poer KCNew Park Court Chambers
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  1. Joseph Hart
    Joseph Hart Deans Court Chambers13 Years Ranked
  2. Austin WelchLincoln House Chambers
  3. David PojurLincoln House Chambers
  4. Peter SmithDeans Court Chambers
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  1. Robert Stevenson
    Robert Stevenson Park Square Barristers4 Years Ranked
  2. Lee HughesLincoln House Chambers
  3. Lisa JudgeDeans Court Chambers
  4. Tom GentDeans Court Chambers

All Sets profiles

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Band 1

  1. Deans Court Chambers
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    Deans Court Chambers
    Health & Safety
    2026 | Band 1 | 7 Years Ranked

    Deans Court Chambers is highly regarded for its expertise in a wide range of health and safety matters. Members have experience of prosecuting and defending offences, and offer considerable expertise in complex cases arising from workplace accidents. The team is also frequently instructed in gross negligence manslaughter and corporate manslaughter cases, and has extensive experience representing local authorities, major corporations, rail operators and company directors. The set's tenants are particularly adept at handling cases arising in the healthcare, rail, construction and retail sectors. Recently, barristers defended in R v BSH Ltd, a case involving a gas explosion and the evacuation of numerous homes. An interviewee notes that the barristers "combine excellent technical knowledge with a very user-friendly approach."

    Matthew Gibbons is the senior clerk.

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  2. Lincoln House Chambers
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    Lincoln House Chambers
    Health & Safety
    2026 | Band 1 | 2 Years Ranked

    Lincoln House Chambers handles the prosecution and defence of a wide range of matters covering serious injuries, fatalities and gross negligence, alongside appearing in inquests. The set is noted for its expertise in handling regulatory matters, routinely acting for the HSE alongside representing notable corporate clients. Interviewees noted this set is "highly knowledgeable, with significant expertise in this area." Barristers recently defended owners of agricultural land, who were accused of breaching health and safety obligations following a tractor colliding with a pedestrian.

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