The health and safety team at Blackfords LLP caters to clients across a variety of sectors, most notably the rail and healthcare industries. Described as a ‘a bastion of knowledge’, Gary Rubin spearheads the practice. His expertise spans HSE investigations and prosecutions, corporate and gross negligence manslaughter and Coroner’s inquests. Trevor Francis and Gary Bloxsome act in regulatory investigations and manslaughter cases. Jennifer Richardson was promoted to partner in February 2025.
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- ‘Gary Rubin is a bastion of knowledge when it comes to health and safety law. He has a charming manner and puts a client entirely at ease.'
- ‘Gary Rubin is a true star in health and safety. His knowledge is unsurpassed, his client communication empathetic and clear, and his strategy cases always considered and effective. He never simply goes through the motions, but rather lives and breathes a case with his client.’
Work highlights
Acted for a scaffolder charged with breaches of health and safety legislation in connection with the death of another scaffolder who fell while dismantling a temporary scaffolding structure.
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Practice head
Gary Rubin
Other key lawyers
Trevor Francis; Gary Bloxsome; Jennifer Richardson