Health and safety

Leading Juniors

Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.

1

Mike Atkins

Crown Office Chambers

‘Mike is exceptional in his field. A barrister who is methodical and unflappable in everything he does.’ 

1

Pascal Bates

Six Pump Court

1

James Buchanan

2 Hare Court

James is a brilliant advocate who has an unrivalled way with clients.'

1

Malcolm Galloway

Crown Office Chambers

‘He is a top junior for health and safety work.’

1

Gordon Menzies

Six Pump Court

1

Shauna Ritchie

Mayfair Place Chambers

‘Shauna has in depth knowledge of health and safety law. She is an accomplished advocate and is a class act in court. She is a great tactician.'

1

Sandesh Singh

Crown Office Chambers

1

Alex Stein

2 Bedford Row

'Alex is a highly effective advocate in health and safety matters, combining technical precision with a calm, authoritative courtroom presence.'

2

Lee Bennett

Six Pump Court

‘Lee is as good as a silk. He is meticulously prepared and his advocacy is calm and persuasive.’

2

Miles Bennett

5 Paper Buildings

‘Miles is a phenomenon - in court he is on another level. There is nobody else you would want to fight for you in the most difficult or nuanced case.’

2

Fiona Canby

Temple Garden Chambers

2

Valerie Charbit

Red Lion Chambers

‘Valerie is experienced and persuasive with judges and tribunals.’

2

Sarah Le Fevre

Three Raymond Buildings

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2

David Hercock

Six Pump Court

‘David is an exceptional practitioner. He is extremely personable.’

2

Andrew McGee

2 Bedford Row

 

2

Laura Phillips

Gough Square Chambers

‘Laura is marvellous. She has a calm, authoritative and insightful approach to her cases due to her meticulous preparation.'

2

Eleanor Sanderson

Mayfair Place Chambers

‘Eleanor is a formidable advocate.'

2

Alexandra Tampakopoulos

2 Hare Court

'Alexandra is a brilliant strategic thinker. She can see the issues buried in a mountain of complexities and can explain matters simply and effectively to clients.'

2

Harry Vann

Crown Office Chambers

Harry is a legal force of nature - a colossus of intellect and strategy. He has a commanding presence in court and juries listen when he speaks.'

2

Ian Wright

Five Paper

‘Ian brings a calm, analytical approach to litigation. He is a persuasive and thoughtful advocate.’

2

Lucy Wright

Crown Office Chambers

‘Lucy has a remarkable ability to explain complex advice and issues in layman’s terms. Her warm approach instantly puts clients at ease, fostering a comfortable and trusting environment.’

3

Michael Coley

Gough Square Chambers

3

Tom Day

2 Hare Court

‘Tom is a superstar in all matters of health and safety.'

3

Craig Ferguson

2 Hare Court

3

Mark Harris

Six Pump Court

3

Richard Heller

2 Hare Court

3

Sailesh Mehta

Red Lion Chambers

Sailesh always makes himself available for advice.'

3

Jack Murphy

Crown Office Chambers

Jack is a go-to health and safety practitioner. He is a fantastic strategist who can navigate complex and sensitive cases with fierce determination.’

3

Paul Rogers

Outer Temple Chambers

3

Katie Sage

Crown Office Chambers

‘She is always completely across her brief and cuts straight to the crux of a matter.'

3

Ian Thomas

Gough Square Chambers

‘Ian is the doyen of the field of food safety and hygiene cases. He is very good with clients and tactically astute.'

4

Christopher Adams

Henderson Chambers

4

Christian Du Cann

39 Essex Chambers

‘Christian is a great advocate and presents cases very well in court. He is strategic and good with clients.’

4

Abigail Cohen

Henderson Chambers

4

Iain Daniels

2 Hare Court

4

Mark Davies

Six Pump Court

'Mark is a brilliant barrister. He is extremely professional and responsive, taking the time to completely understand the case he is dealing with and the particular client. He is a skilled advocate.'

4

Alexander dos Santos

Serjeants’ Inn Chambers

‘Alex has fantastic attention to detail, and is a confident and persuasive advocate.’

4

Sabrina Goodchild

Gough Square Chambers

‘Sabrina has phenomenal attention to detail.’

4

Quentin Hunt

2 Bedford Row

4

Julia Kendrick

Crown Office Chambers

4

Robin Kingham

Gough Square Chambers

‘Robin’s advice is clear, intelligent and practical.'

4

Iain MacDonald

Gough Square Chambers

4

Anna Medvinskaia

Henderson Chambers

4

Sophie O’Sullivan

Outer Temple Chambers

4

Nicholas Ostrowski

Six Pump Court

4

James Purnell

Henderson Chambers

‘James is very persuasive and always finds the most attractive arguments which will advance his case.’

4

Paul Spencer

Serjeants’ Inn Chambers

‘Paul has the ability to put clients at ease in very difficult circumstances.’

4

Austin Stoton

2 Bedford Row

4

Tanveer Qureshi

Libertas Chambers

‘Tanveer is a fearless advocate and a good tactician.’