Ashfords LLP harnesses cross-sectoral expertise to assist national organisations with the full scope of regulatory health and safety matters, undertaking crisis management, advisory and defence representation work. Based in Bristol, team lead Ian Manners is renowned for handling ‘heavyweight cases’ involving fatal injury and care-related suicide, representing clients in issues from the immediate aftermath of serious incidents to the regulatory investigation and prosecution stages. Working between Bristol and Exeter, Lara Moore specialises in health and safety matters in the marine and transport sector, while Rory MacNeice advises on compliance issues arising in sports. Associate Zoe Hunt is a key contact for clients facing regulatory prosecution and investigation, as well as sensitive inquest work.
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Testimonials
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- 'Clients are handled with care and respect. This firm puts the client first.'
- 'Ian Manners has a wealth of experience which he deployed on a number of occasions in heavyweight cases.'
- 'Ashfords are a strong health and safety team - particularly adept at representing clients at high profile and difficult inquests.'
- 'Ian Manners is an excellent partner. He has strong strategic vision and excellent judgment which clients admire and respect.'
Key clients
- Cappagh Group
- St Mungo’s
- The Royal Parks
- British Board of Agrément
- Royal Devon University Hospital NHS Trust
Work highlights
Providing crisis management and internal investigation support to The Royal Parks in relation to an HSE investigation following a serious incident involving a member of the public.
Representing the British Board of Agrément in relation to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry and ongoing regulatory investigation.
Advising an onshore wind farm in relation to an HSE intervention following a report of safety compliance issues.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Ian Manners
Other key lawyers
Lara Moore; Rory MacNeice; Zoe Hunt; Rhian Gravell