2 Hare Court

James Buchanan is recognised as a leading criminal regulatory practitioner, specialising in health and safety, environmental law and inquests. He acts for corporates, directors and employees and is instructed regularly in prosecutions arising from fatal and other serious accidents.

James works across a number of industry sectors, including construction, transport, manufacturing, waste management, policing and healthcare. He has particular expertise in representing individuals charged with gross negligence manslaughter.

Shortlisted for Chambers UK 2023 – Health and Safety Junior of the Year.

Called 1993; Gray’s Inn.

Association of Regulatory & Disciplinary Lawyers; Criminal Bar Association; Health & Safety Lawyers' Association.