Pannone Corporate LLP‘s group is well-equipped to assist its clients in police investigations and inquests following fatalities and serious injuries caused by incidents ranging from building collapses to explosions, with its representation of a client in relation to the crowd surge at 02 Academy Brixton which caused multiple fatalities in December 2022 a key example of the team’s work. The group is also noted for handling nuisance claims as well as claims arising from food safety breaches. Workplace, food safety and fire-related health and safety matters are areas Bill Dunkerley assists both corporate and individual clients in. Dunkerley heads up the Manchester-based team alongside regulatory expert David Walton.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Great firm with a lot of experience.’

  • ‘Bill Dunkerly - nothing is too trouble much for him when it comes to his clients.’

  • 'Pannone Corporate provide excellent EHS knowledge, and are able to pull on their associates' experience to provide a service that relates to issues in my sector (manufacturing) and provides confidence in their credentials.'

  • 'Their service feels personal to our business and their approach is tailored to whoever they need to be in contact with at the time, be it technical, legal or operational.'

  • 'Bill Dunkerley and David Walton provide excellent advice and support, are incredibly responsive both on initial contact and follow-up, providing confidence both in them and also the support provided.'

  • 'Their responsiveness sets them apart. They have an ability to make you feel as though you are their main priority, no matter how large or small the query and deliver in the timescales they state.'

Key clients

  • Rochdale Boroughwide Housing
  • Iceland
  • Kingsley Care Homes Limited
  • Norcros plc
  • Bestway Retail
  • Total Fitness
  • Alternative Futures Group
  • Ardagh Glass
  • Trackwork Limited
  • Spiritualists National Union

Work highlights

Advised the client in the ongoing Metropolitan Police investigation following the fatalities which occurred at the O2 Brixton Academy in 2022.
Instructed on behalf of an individual involved in the Thames Valley investigation following the Didcot power station collapse.
Representing a manufacturing client following non-fatal injuries to an employee caused by exposure to hazardous chemicals.

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Practice head

Bill Dunkerley; David Walton