‘The team are extremely professional and are very efficient and effective in the legal service they provide. They go the extra mile and make sure you understand all the advice and implications of any decision making and impacts therein. They make it easy to understand and have a great track-record in giving the correct advice and support whenever needed.’

‘Ann Metherall is extremely knowledgeable about health and safety and the rail industry. She adds great value and is a great sounding board during difficult times.’

‘Charlotte Whitaker is always available to explain everything that I need to know in a way that is not legalistic and understandable. She is diligent and supportive.’

‘A superb team. Always 100% committed and able to deal swiftly and authoritatively with the most difficult cases.’

‘Ann Metherall is a star of immense experience and peerless judgment. Charlotte Whitaker is a superb lawyer, providing a first-class service in the most complex and sensitive cases.’

‘Burges Salmon have an extremely capable and highly experienced team dealing with incident and crisis management in the health and safety field.’

‘They have a tremendous track-record in transport disaster, as well as in advising and defending corporate bodies in police and HSE investigations.’

‘Any organisation requiring the services of this team will be appreciative of the skillset within it. There are not many firms around that can rival the H&S work undertaken by Burges Salmon as there is a nice mix and interaction with its corporate criminal defence team. It is no surprise that they attract the large corporations in the transport and industrial fields.’

‘Osborne Clarke’s experience in health and safety is unrivalled. The team have facilitated innovative workshops for our group to find synergies in our processes, policies and documentation and to help us take a more strategic view of our risk management and our contractual arrangements. They are thought leaders in their area.’

‘The Rolls Royce of the sector providing outstanding depth of knowledge, experience and client-focused advice to large corporates and group structures.’

‘Mary Lawrence is a stand-out lawyer; sharp technical skills, a very engaging and persuasive manner and she provides concise advice easily tailored to our business with ease. Her presentation style is dynamic and engaging, she holds a room effortlessly and pitches content at the right level for her audience. She is very well-supported by Reshma Adkin, who possesses all of the key qualities noted above too and who has built a great rapport with our business.’

‘The extensive depth of knowledge of the team is unrivalled. The team are responsive and reassuring to the business when incidents of health and safety arise. The team provide effective legal advice not bogged down in legal jargon. They take the time to get to know our business so they understand the impact of the advice they provide.’

‘Technically and practically excellent on building safety, very strong practice and go-to experts.’

‘Matthew Kyle is very strong and gives practical advice and knows the building safety market and regulatory framework inside out.’

‘The Osborne Clarke team are attentive by routine, thorough in both their due diligence and support which is actively experienced during OC pro-active work and client-driven project work but increasingly recognisable during sensitive case management.’

‘My experience is that OC as a team are attentive in every facet of interaction. The quality of service and support is a positive reflection on OC’s culture at the point of staff recruitment, training, competence and employee welfare bolstered by client retention, all leading to service of exemplary standards.’

‘Great specialist knowledge of the process, very pragmatic and sensitive to difficult scenarios when advising and in dealing with external parties.’

‘Duncan Reed’s balanced and calm approach works well with our internal stakeholders.’

‘Personal service from a very capable firm that is arguably punching above its weight.’

‘Ian Manners takes the time to really understand our business and he feels like an extension of our own team when he is supporting us. Ian is skilful, strategic in his thinking and works collaboratively with his client. He is highly recommended by us.’

‘This team has established itself in the South West as the go-to firm for SME’s in the West Country. It has shown a particular understanding of the issues facing SME’s when facing a regulatory investigation and provides specific and focused advice to reflect the make-up of the organisation.’

‘Ian Manners is the lead partner and brings a wealth of experience to the firm. His down-to-earth manner makes him popular with clients, but he has the talent and expertise to make him a formidable adversary. A leading light in the South West.’

‘The Ashfords team is small and therefore they can offer a highly personalised service, which is of huge value in the highly pressurised and emotional cases inherent in health and safety work. They strive to fully understand the client’s needs and work tirelessly to ensure the most favourable outcome.’

‘Ian Manners is an excellent team leader. He exudes calm and thoughtful leadership in the most stressful of situations and always displays excellent judgment. You would always want him in your corner in any difficult case.’

‘Very client-centric approach. They ensure understanding of processes and contexts.’

‘Ian Manners, Zoe Hunt and Rhian Gravell were fantastic from start to finish. They took a holistic approach ensuring clients understand what is happening, what might happen next and why. Their client care was fantastic.’

‘This team’s commitment to client interests is second-to-none. They bring huge experience with an undiminished enthusiasm for the case and finding the best route to the best outcome for their clients.’

‘The client feels well looked after and for good reason.’

‘Andrew Hopkin and Nigel Lyons are a formidable team. Their personal commitment to the client is deeply impressive and the way they immerse themselves in the case, sift strengths and weaknesses and win against impossible odds makes them the go-to individuals in the South West.’

‘A very friendly team, who box well above their weight in terms of the calibre of the work they undertake.’

‘Tim Williamson is a clever and enthusiastic solicitor. Tim has very strong interpersonal skills and is forever trying to find a positive outcome for his clients. He has a good knowledge of H&S law, and shows excellent judgement when applying it to solve problems.’

‘A very strong regulatory team with huge experience in dealing with high-profile and sensitive health and safety cases.’

‘There is no case too difficult that the RPC team cannot handle with aplomb.’

‘Provide a seamless and first-class service in all aspects of fatal accident cases including inquest representation, civil claims and health and safety prosecutions.’

‘Gavin Reese is an outstanding lawyer. His tactical judgment is unmatched in the profession and he is an asset in every case in which he is instructed.’

‘Focused and comprehensive approach and always pragmatic.’

‘The team have a deep knowledge and understanding of a wide-range of topics and have a wealth of training experience, particularly immersive learning.’

‘This firm has provided pragmatic legal advice, on a potentially complex situation. The time allocated and the billing have been timely and transparent and the quality of work was excellent. The phone calls and counsel given have allowed us to quickly define a useful product for the situation.’

‘Louise Mansfield has provided excellent service to time and within budget. She has supported ad-hoc queries, communicated on timelines and challenges well, and delivered a quality product. This good service is combined with a personable and professional approach making the client feel supported.’

‘Highly professional and approachable, always quick to respond to queries and deliver over and above expectations.’

‘A very professional team that is capable of providing legal advice on a range of topics when needed. The use of data hubs to upload information into rather than emailing is a huge help. They have a wealth of knowledge across a broad-range of subjects and access to unique specialists where required.’

‘From a personal perspective, the ability to have direct access to a partner at all times is of immense benefit and makes them unique in my opinion.’

‘The team is very well run, and goes the extra mile to ensure that all avenues are explored in order to provide the best possible representation for clients. The team has a wealth of experience in this area.’

‘Andrew Oldland KC is an exceptional team leader with the gravitas and experience to reassure clients and pursue a comprehensive and highly effective case strategy.’

‘Scott Love is hardworking and bright, with excellent communication skills with clients, experts and counsel.’