Kingsley Napley LLP’s practice encompasses expertise in criminal and public law, regulatory, employment, clinical negligence, and dispute resolution matters. Melinka Berridge heads up the regulatory offering, while Hannah Eales leads the fire safety practice. Jonathan Grimes is a criminal litigation expert, whose diverse caseload includes corporate manslaughter, inquests, and HSE investigations. Nicola Finnerty specialises in food safety and hygiene. Andrew Sanderson joined the team from Fieldfisher in January 2025.
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- ‘Jonathan Grimes is a force to be reckoned with, combining heavyweight experience of health and safety and other corporate crime with an insightful and measured approach which clients really warm to.'
- 'Sophie Wood is an excellent lawyer who brings drive and energy to organising and presenting complex cases. ’
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Practice head
Melinka Berridge; Jonathan Grimes; Hannah Eales
Other key lawyers
Nicola Finnerty; Andrew Sanderson; Sophie Wood