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Blake Lapthorn advises a variety of major private and public sector clients on HSE investigations, large-scale building projects and regulations. John Mitchell leads the team.

Tracy Head and Kathy Dwyer at Kennedys advise employers’ liability insurers and the HSE on prosecutions. Head has experience in major cases involving vicarious liability.

The ‘professional and knowledgeable’ Andrew Clarke leads the team at Brachers, which advises public sector organisations subject to investigation by the HSE and CPS.

Clarkslegal LLP is acting for Lafarge Cement in noise-induced hearing loss and asbestos-related claims. Other industrial clients include Carillion and Imerys Minerals. David Rintoul leads the team.

Michael Veal leads Lester Aldridge LLP’s southern England team from the firm’s Bournemouth office. Prosecution highlights included the asbestos-related case R v Marks & Spencer plc and others. The team also handles defence work for commercial clients.

David Thompson’s well-respected team at Moore Blatch LLP defends commercial clients in fatal and serious injury cases, with a particular emphasis on transport.

Morgan Cole’s team conducts prosecution work for the HSE, and is known for its defence of clients in the healthcare, construction and agricultural sectors.

Shoosmiths’ cross-office team was very active in defence work for clients subject to HSE investigation. Philip Ryan leads the team in the South East.

Andrew Jackson’s team at Thomas Eggar LLP provides regulatory advice, in addition to prosecuting and defending HSE investigations. Steven Eldred is notable for his experience in noise-induced hearing loss claims.

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  • TRANSFER OF UNDERTAKINGS (PROTECTION OF EMPLOYMENT) AND AGE DISCRIMINATION

    I have been asked to cover the topic of Employment law within my half an hour speaking slot today. I have narrowed my subject down to Transfer of Undertakings and Discrimination, with the focus on providing an update on the recent spate of cases on service provision change and on the important developments in the law of age discrimination. Needless to say, in my presentation I shall not be able to cover the level of detail which is contained in my written paper, which I will leave you to read.
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