Health and safety

Involvement in an investigation led by regulatory authorities such as health and safety agencies, police, or other local enforcement bodies, as a suspect or a witness, can have serious implications for you and your business. 

The enforcement and prosecution powers of these regulators can result in very significant financial penalties and long custodial sentences for those who are implicated. We have experience advising organisations, directors and employees who are in this position, often following catastrophic injuries and fatalities, major disasters and other business-critical crises.

We are experts in understanding and navigating the enforcement powers of the respective regulatory authorities, providing strategic advice on how to pre-empt the next step in their investigation. With early engagement, we can proactively cooperate with the regulatory authority, thereby minimising the risk of enforcement action.

Our experience is all encompassing but includes dealing with requests to attend interviews under caution, participating in public inquiries and inquests following fatalities, defending corporates and individuals for alleged breaches of health and safety law in the criminal courts and challenging enforcement notices.

If you are involved in an accident or other incident that is under investigation by a regulatory authority, it is vital that you obtain legal advice immediately. Our team will work with you to understand your options, prepare for interview or giving evidence and ultimately ensure you have the best support and strategy in place for your situation.