At Park Square Barristers, the ‘unflappable‘ Craig Hassall KC, who leads the regulatory team, is highly regarded for his expertise in handling serious health and safety and healthcare cases, and is equally adept at advising on, among other areas, food safety, trading standards and environmental crime cases. Richard Wright KC, ‘a naturally gifted advocate‘, has an excellent track record in prosecuting in high-profile gross negligence manslaughter cases. At the junior end of chambers, Robert Stevenson is acting for the HSE in a case where a woman suffered fatal injuries after a tractor reversed over her. In another matter, Simon Clegg represented the HSE in the successful prosecution of a sole trader, who received a fine after an investigation found the trader had failed to adequately control or prevent his employees’ exposure to a hazardous substance on site.

‘Very solid set‘ New Park Court Chambers is home to a team with an excellent reputation for advising on a broad spectrum of health and safety matters, as well as handling complex business crime cases. Nicholas de la Poer KC has a solid track record in prosecuting and defending cases involving the Environment Agency and the Health and Safety Executive. Among the juniors, Adam Birkby‘s recent workload includes advising on cases involving breaches of health and safety regulations arising from accidents in workplaces and on industrial sites.