Gowling WLG‘s regulatory crime team understands and is immersed in key sectors including the construction, quarrying, and manufacturing spaces, as well as food and healthcare industries. The team has strong capabilities in handling investigations by both the police and HSE, with regard to serious offences such as corporate manslaughter, and resultingly the team is well-versed in managing adverse press coverage and maintaining clients’ reputations. Andrew Litchfield leads the Birmingham team with wide experience of regulatory investigations, while Michael Hafen and Natalie Barton-Howes bolster the strength of the team.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'Andrew Litchfield and Natalie Barton-Howes are experts in their fields. They work hard to understand our business to ensure we get the right legal advice. Highly recommended.'
- 'Andrew Litchfield - provides calm and reassurance in emergency scenarios - solid practical advice and guidance.'
- 'Michael Hafen - understands the culture of the client and provides sound advice and reassurance in that context.'
- 'Excellent lawyers. Interested in what we do.'
- 'Bring a practical, measured approach to matters, giving clients reassurance and confidence.'
Key clients
- Kingspan Insulation Ltd
- Bakkavor Foods Ltd
- Bloor Homes Ltd
- The Channel Tunnel Group/Eurotunnel
- Sanctuary Housing Association
- Hydraquip Hoses and Hydraulics Limited
- Midland Heart
- The Arch Company Limited
- Waythrough
- Starbucks EMEA Ltd
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Natalie Barton-Howes
Michael Hafen
Practice head
Andrew Litchfield
Other key lawyers
Michael Hafen; Natalie Barton-Howes