Hugh James is active in a broad range of health and safety matters, including issues in the construction, agriculture, and manufacturing spaces, as well as offering key strength in fire safety and asbestos control work. Martin Jones is the lead of the broader regulatory offering, while Justin Davies is a key name within the team, and acts for prominent clients including the South Wales Fire and Rescue Authority and the DVSA.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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- ' Justin Davies has a niche practice in fire safety law. He is justifiable described as an expert in that space.'
Key clients
- South Wales Fire & Rescue Authority
- Mid & West Wales Fire & Rescue Authority
- Dorset & Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Authority
- East Sussex Fire & Rescue Authority
- Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency
- Cardiff City Council
- Welsh Government
- Taff Housing Association
- Conwy County Council
- Office of the Traffic Commissioner
Work highlights
Continuing to act under contract for the DVSA, the regulator of the road haulage industry throughout the UK.
Acted for the Welsh Government for many years in respect of regulatory prosecutions relating to care standards, healthcare regulation, marine fisheries regulation and agricultural regulation.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Justin Davies
Practice head
Martin Jones
Other key lawyers
Justin Davies; Lydia Clements