Blake Morgan LLP‘s health and safety offering operates within the firm’s broader business regulatory team, and is active both prosecuting and defending health and safety matters. The group is active in a diverse range of sectors, including the manufacturing, healthcare, and construction industries. Team lead Claire Rawle has over 30 years’ experience in the practice area, and is active for regulators, local authorities, and NHS bodies, in addition to a range of other clients. Supporting Rawle are Robin Havard, who has a particular focus on the construction and manufacturing sectors, and Tom Walker, who is a practising barrister.
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  • ‘They always follow up to ensure that clients understand advice and next steps, meaning that everyone has a clear idea of how to move a case forward. Communication and responsiveness are excellent.’

  • ‘Steve Parish has an excellent manner with clients and is always across the detail of a case. He has an excellent command of the facts, legal issues, procedure, and ethical considerations that are involved in a case.'

  • 'Steve Parish is outstanding tactically, and it is very easy to talk things through with him when deciding how best to approach a case. We have a very collaborative working relationship, and he gives me the confidence that I have the support I need when doing my part.’

Key clients

  • Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

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Practice head

Claire Rawle

Other key lawyers

Robin Havard; Tom Walker; Steve Parish