Craig Hassall KC
‘Craig constructs compelling arguments to persuade juries and judges. His mitigations are silky smooth, and he is urbane in the extreme.’
Park Square Barristers brings a wealth of expertise in regulatory crime, handling all manner of matters from corporate manslaughter to food safety violations. Richard Wright KC, head of the practice, has built his career around health and safety law, with a particular focus on food allergens and gross negligence manslaughter. Simon Clegg, a trusted prosecutor for the HSE, has led complex cases, including HSE v Ilke Homes and Nomoco, which involved a workplace injury where a cherry picker overturned after being struck by an overhead crane. Robert Stevenson, head of the health and safety team, represented the HSE in a tragic case against Marshall Brothers Ltd, where a woman out for a walk was fatally struck by the defendant’s tractor.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'Madeleine Gray is exceptional, helpful and organised.'
- 'Madeleine Grey is very helpful and responsive.'
- 'Madeleine Grey is the go-to clerk for all things safety-related.'
- 'Madeleine Grey is a wonderfully accommodating clerk, providing some of the best service in this arena.'
- 'The set has excellent strength in depth from KC level to junior barrister level.'
- 'Park Square Barristers is the standout and a strong set in the region.'
Lawyers
Leading Silks
KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.
Leading Juniors
Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.
Holly Clegg
Simon Clegg
'Simon has an excellent eye for detail. He can focus on the key issues and present his arguments in a devastatingly logical way. He has an encyclopaedic knowledge of the law in his areas of specialism and can recall the right precedents in the right situations.'
Howard Shaw
Robert Stevenson
'Robert advances cogent arguments in a reasoned and confident manner. He reads his audience well, and clients love his thoughtful analysis.'
Ben Thomas
‘Ben is very thorough and can get into the details of the case quickly and effectively. He gives detailed but straightforward advice.’