DWF
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DWF acts for high-profile clients across a range of sectors, including the retail, manufacturing, food, construction, energy and hospitality industries. The regulatory, compliance and investigations team is led by Dominic Watkins and Natascha Gaut and has particular expertise in manslaughter cases and regulatory investigations. Watkins specialises in matters affecting the retail and consumer goods industry. Gaut made partner in January 2025, and handles corporate criminal defence, crisis management and regulatory compliance issues. Claire Notley is highly experienced in advising on police, HSE, fire and rescue and local authority investigations. Maria Harris, Jennifer Batham and Prem Thakor are key members of the team.
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Testimonials
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- ‘DWF is one of the leading firms nationally undertaking this type of work. Not only are they usually involved in the big, high profile cases, but they have the largest number of cases a year within the country.'
‘Corporate clients simply love Natascha Gaut, she is frequently the first call they made after a health and safety incident. Head and shoulders above those of a similar level, she will go on to lead the whole national team at some point soon.’
Key clients
- NFUM
- QBE
Work highlights
Represented GNH Agri Limited and its director, initially suspected of manslaughter after an employee’s death.