Mr Charles Arrand > Shoosmiths LLP > Milton Keynes, England > Lawyer Profile

Led by Birmingham-based Roy Tozer, Shoosmiths LLP assists its diverse client base on a wide range of individual and employment-based immigration matters. Charles Arrand is located in Northampton and focuses on the construction and development, manufacturing, and rail sectors; his recent work highlights include advising on issues relating to the Manchester Arena Bombing Inquiry, and the criminal investigation into the Grenfell Tower fire. Phil Ryan in the Thames Valley has nearly two decades of experience in the defence and prosecution of serious and fatal accidents, while in the Milton Keynes office, Rubina Zaidi is primarily engaged in defending allegations of health and safety legislation breaches.

The planning and environment team at Shoosmiths LLP has ‘real strength in depth’, handling contentious environmental and residential development mandates for clients across the house-building, hospitality, and manufacturing industries. Kirsten Hewson leads the planning side from the Solent office, bringing extensive experience of handling complex projects relating to highways and infrastructure work to the team. In Milton Keynes, Charles Arrand heads up the environmental offering, specialising in offences, including pollution incidents and waste matters. Senior associate Matthew Stimson focuses on mixed-use development issues. In the Thames Valley, Phil Ryan supports businesses from the automotive, retail, and leisure sectors. Principal associate Joanne Sear deals with all aspects of prosecutions relating to environmental law.

Shoosmiths LLP is well-versed in several areas of product regulation including licensing, safety, data and insurance. Typical workstreams for the practice include major disasters, public inquiries, investigation and regulatory enforcement. Phil Ryan is particularly known for his tobacco and e-cigarette expertise while Richard Marshall does product liability work for insured and self-insured entities. Charles Arrand acts for both individuals and well-known national businesses.

The practice at Shoosmiths LLP is co-led by Birmingham-based Roy Tozer, ‘talented lawyer’ Hayley Saunders and Sarah Bridgman. Its workload namely involves assisting regulatory bodies in complex and high-profile prosecution cases often involving fatalities and serious injuries. The team’s lucrative client roster includes names such as IKEA and McDonald’s, for whom Philip Ryan is a go-to advisor. In addition to its contentious work, the team advises clients on significant business developments, which is a key focus area for ‘exceptional solicitor’ Charles Arrand. Principal associate Joanne Sear is described by clients as ‘brilliant to work with’, and is developing a strong reputation for her abilities advising renowned clients following serious incidents.