Health & Safety Inquiries

Health and safety law creates strict obligations for employers. When incidents occur, you could face investigations, proceedings, or even corporate manslaughter charges. Having the right guidance at the earliest stage is vital to safeguard your team and your credibility.

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Legal advice on health & safety inquiries

Get expert guidance on adherence, training, and risk management. Following an incident, access support for privileged early case assessments, representation at interviews under caution, and direction through inquiries or inquests.

What you can get assistance with:

  • Advice on compliance with health and safety regulations
  • Training on exposure management, Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR), and directors’ duties
  • Early case assessments of potential liabilities
  • Corporate manslaughter and gross negligence probes
  • Defence in asbestos, working at height, or serious workplace injury cases
  • Representation for directors, managers, and staff at interviews under caution
  • Assistance with inquests, coronial proceedings, and Fee for Intervention challenges
  • Reputation management following reviews or cases.

With multidisciplinary direction, you will navigate health and safety frameworks with precision, protecting both your workforce and your company’s reputation.

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Other Regulatory and Compliance services 

Companies face a wide range of statutory duties beyond health and safety. Explore related services that provide safeguards across financial services, data, and corporate oversight. 
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    Respond quickly to freezing applications. Challenge orders, defend funds, and reduce disruption to your operations.

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    Defend against allegations of late filing or false information. Protect directors and preserve your firm’s standing.

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    Stay aligned with data protection rules. Get assistance with governance, breach response, and subject access requests.

  • Financial Services Regulation

    Meet FCA and PRA obligations with confidence. Access counsel on authorisation, conduct, and ongoing alignment.

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