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Health and safety

Forbes Solicitors

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Forbes Solicitors' Central Lancashire-based team has a particular specialism in social housing and care-related health and safety issues and in assisting with related investigations. The team also has experience assisting clients in matters with cross-jurisdictional elements where an accident has occurred abroad, for example. The team is co-led by the ‘incredibly knowledgeable’ Kella Bowers. Bowers leads alongside Ridwaan Omar, who has experience handling complex inquest cases, and Preston’s Carrie Gilgun.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘A very personal approach, detailed and careful communication and no jargon, ensuring that a non-legal person fully understands the approach to be taken. Full support throughout the claim or process and feedback provided on a personal level.’

  • ‘Very close relationships within the firm which allows individuals to go the extra mile and make use of a colleague's expertise if they see such an opportunity.’

  • ‘Ridwaan Omar is very knowledgeable, very thorough in his work, and patient with clients. Ready to listen and engage.’

  • ‘Very supportive of our clients who may need assistance in relation to serious accidents and injuries to employees or members of the public. Trusted by clients.’

  • ‘Kella Bowers is very approachable and incredibly knowledgeable. With Kella on the case, you know you will get exceptional service.’

  • ‘Everyone at the team is extremely knowledgeable and quick to respond to new cases or queries.'

Work highlights

Represented a green energy company in HSE prosecution following an alleged breach of working at height regulations.
Represented a Council at the inquest into death of 4 young men in a road traffic accident in Snowdonia.
Represented a school teacher during proceedings in France following the drowning of a pupil on a school trip.

Practice head

Kella Bowers; Ridwaan Omar; Carrie Gilgun