Product liability expert Gavin Reese leads the health and safety offering at RPC. The team is well-equipped to handle a broad range of matters including fatalities, corporate manslaughter investigations and regulatory advice. Mamata Dutta has a strong focus on fatal and catastrophic injury claims as well as health and safety investigations, prosecutions and inquests. Rashna Vaswani and Steven Aitken are also key contacts in the team.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team at RPC are all helpful and subject-matter experts. They always respond in a timely manner and are available to help with any issues at short notice.'
- 'They achieve good results for clients and ensure that all stakeholders are kept fully informed and engaged in the process.'
- 'RPC contributes to ensuring a successful relationship and surpasses competitors in service quality and engagement.’
‘Gavin Reese is a highly experienced partner, he takes the time to ensure that he has ownership of all matters under his guidance. He is always available to assist with queries and issues.'
- 'Chris Gower takes on challenging and complex matters with ease. He is always on the end of the phone providing effective solutions to manage difficult situations.'
- 'Steven Aitken takes on challenging and complex matters with ease. He is efficient and effective. His careful analysis often results in avenues of investigation that other may miss.'
- 'Steven Aitken is top-class: methodical, calm and efficient, with good judgment to go with his excellent technical skills. He is unflappable under pressure, which clients greatly appreciate. He is experienced in working in the Coroner's Court, the criminal courts and the civil courts.'
Key clients
- Axa XL
Work highlights
Advising insured restaurant relating to regulatory investigation following customer having an allergic reaction to substitute product sold.
Advising on a joint Police / HSE investigation into tower crane collapse at Bow Street, London.
Instructed in relation to a fatal accident involving a driver being crushed by his lorry whilst delivering aggregate for new road.
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Practice head
Gavin Reese
Other key lawyers
Mamata Dutta; Rashna Vaswani; Steven Aitken; Chris Gower