Jon Cooper > Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP > Bristol, England > Lawyer Profile

The regulatory and environment practice at Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP is known for its work in investigations, prosecutions and regulatory matters. Species protection, biodiversity net gain as well as transactional support also form part of the firm’s portfolio. Jon Cooper leads the practice from Bristol and is regularly involved in environmental, health and safety issues in both contentious and non-contentious matters. In Plymouth, Sarah Holmes specialises in sustainability and governance as well as the environmental and planning aspects of projects, compliance, real estate and transactions. Stephen Panton, also based in the Plymouth office, is ‘very technically strong on litigation process, project management and technical issues’.

The team at Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP provides advice across three areas: strategic, compliance and enforcement related. Its strategic advice includes overseeing projects and identifying risks and reputational issues. Its enforcement advice pertains to HSE prosecutions and investigations as well as inquests, whilst they provide compliance advice on legislative changes. The team is lead by Jon Cooper who has longstanding experience representing clients before Courts and the Employment Tribunal. Kevin Elliott joined the practice from Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP in January 2022.

The regulatory and environment team at Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP has been involved in many of the leading health and safety cases of the last 10 years, including the Didcot Power Station collapse and the Grenfell Tower inquiry. The team provides a full range of both contentious and non-contentious services, including in matters related to enforcement action, corporate and personal liability and operational advice. Jon Cooper leads the team, encompassing a full range of health and safety legal services, conducting cases for both prosecution and defence in high profile cases. Kevin Elliott has recently joined the firm, bringing extensive experience in representing individuals and organisations following workplace fatalities. Stephen Panton is another noteworthy name, with a wide practice encompassing waste, construction, energy, transport and care.