BCL Solicitors LLP is well-regarded for its ability to handle complex and high profile health and safety issues, including fatal accidents, major disasters and other contentious matters. The team is specialised in crime regulatory matters and routinely undertakes investigations, inquests and business-critical issues. Richard Reichman and Tom McNeill lead the team. Both have vast experience across corporate manslaughter, health and safety, food, fire and product safety, as well as environmental issues.
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- ‘Great people to work with, very experienced and practical.’
‘Richard Reichman provides good pragmatic advice.’
- 'The team’s strength lies in its breadth of sectoral experience—ranging from utilities and chemicals to construction and telecommunications—allowing them to tailor strategies that are both legally sound and commercially astute.'
- 'The team has embedded a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration. Moreover, the firm’s use of technology to support compliance and case management, alongside its emphasis on diversity and inclusive workplace practices, positions it as a modern, responsive legal partner.’
‘Both Tom McNeill and Richard Reichman exemplify the very best of what clients and collaborators seek in legal professionals—technical excellence, strategic insight, and a personable, collaborative approach that fosters trust and long-term partnership.'
- The team represents a rare combination of legal rigour and human warmth. Their approachability and professionalism set them apart from competitors, and their ability to foster genuine rapport makes working with them both productive and enjoyable.’
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Richard Reichman; Tom McNeill