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
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
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
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
 
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
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
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
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
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.’