Helen Boniface and Claire Lipworth lead the health, safety and security team at Hogan Lovells International LLP. The group handles the full spectrum of health and safety matters from non-contentious compliance advice to criminal prosecutions and coroner’s inquests. The team is also noted for its specialism in terrorism and hostile environment safety. Boniface is an expert in complex coroner’s inquests, while Lipworth advises on criminal cases and investigations. Richard Welfare is well-versed in regulatory compliance issues and Kevin O’Connor specialises in environmental, safety and human rights matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Helen Boniface is a first-rate H&S lawyer. She is organised, efficient, calm, thoughtful and reassuring.’
‘Helen Boniface is very knowledgeable and approachable. Even the most challenging clients warm to her quickly. Her teamwork ethic means that issues are assessed from different angles, giving clients assurance of astute advice and solutions.’
Key clients
- Bristow Helicopters Limited
- Maldives Whale Shark Research Programme
- National Association of Care and Support Workers(NACAS)
- Roofoods Limited (Deliveroo)
- Six bereaved families of the Manchester Arena Terrorattack
- The Crown Estate
Work highlights
Represented six bereaved families in the Manchester Arena Inquiry. The inquiry hasnecessarily been high-profile and attracted significant press attention.
Representing Bristow Helicopters Limited, following a fatality and serious injury to pedestrians caused by downwash when the helicopter was landing at Derriford Hospital with a casualty onboard.
Representing the Maldives Whale Shark Research Programme (MWSRP) in relation to theongoing investigation into a fatality involving a British national in the Maldives.
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Practice head
Claire Lipworth; Helen Boniface
Other key lawyers
Richard Welfare; Kevin O'Connor