The wide-ranging practice at TLT is noted in particular for its sector strengths pertaining to industries such as leisure, food and drink, public sector, and real estate. The practice works closely together with its counterparts in Manchester and London, making it a popular choice for multinational clients and domestic public bodies. Kerry Gwyther leads the team and is well-versed across incident management, investigations, and prosecutions by regional and national regulators. Solicitor advocate Duncan Reed, who is singled out for his ‘balanced and calm approach’, is a key name for clients facing regulatory prosecution.
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Testimonials
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- 'Great specialist knowledge of the process, very pragmatic and sensitive to difficult scenarios when advising and in dealing with external parties.'
- 'Duncan Reed's balanced and calm approach works well with our internal stakeholders.'
Key clients
- Iceland Foods
- JD Sports Plc
- Keolis Amey Metrolink
- Greene King Plc
- Sports Ground Safety Authority
- Department of Health and Social Care
- Punch Taverns PLC
- Iceland
- British Solar Renewables
- Pennon Group
Work highlights
Advising Greene King in connection with various health and safety and regulatory matters including: Food safety and hygiene, gas and electrical safety, anti-social behaviour, noise, statutory compliance testing and Equality Act compliance.
Supported Bendpak Inc in connection with representation at an Inquest in London for 10 days at the end of 2022.
Regularly advise Punch Taverns on various compliance issues arising on health and safety.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Kerry Gwyther
Other key lawyers
Duncan Reed; Richard Collie