Burges Salmon LLP, based in Bristol, fields a team which ‘combines superb strategic and tactical sense with attention to detail and superb client care’, well regarded for its core expertise in the transport, energy and food sectors. Co-leading the department are Guy Bastable and Charlotte Whitaker. Bastable, who is particularly adept in health and safety and regulatory matters, benefits from a historic specialism in regulatory investigations and corporate crime. Whitaker handles a range of litigation in this area, and advises clients at the incident response phase of health and safety incidents. Sam Aldous has a specialism in regulatory investigations and corporate crime.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The individuals within the team instantly have the confidence of their clients. ’
- ‘Guy Bastable is one of the best partners I have worked with. He is instructed in the most high-profiles cases and there is an obvious reason for that.’
Key clients
- The Crown Estate
- FirstGroup PLC
Work highlights
Advising Grand Pier Limited on its response to a health and safety prosecution and inquest following the death of a member of the public outside its premises.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Charlotte Whitaker
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Sam Aldous
Practice head
Guy Bastable; Charlotte Whitaker
Other key lawyers
Sam Aldous; Marie-Elizabeth Bailey; Ben Davies; Marisa Hornabrook