Gateley Legal‘s regulatory and business defence team handles a range of health and safety matters, providing advice on all aspects of crisis management. With expertise across a number of sectors, including the housebuilding, construction, and manufacturing spaces, the team advises on major health and safety investigations across a range of regulatory issues. Ruth Armstrong leads the team and offers specialist crisis management services. Key support is provided by Sophie McCormick.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'Ruth Armstrong and her team go to great lengths to make sure the service they provide is consistent and timely.'
- 'They make it easy and accessible to speak with someone as quickly as necessary. They provide a very clear strategy to help us manage whatever situation we find ourselves a part of.'
- ‘Gateleys have excellent, competent advice on hand whenever we need it.'
- ‘Ruth Armstrong is - in my view - one of the top HSE defence solicitors currently practising. Commercial, savvy, and tough.'
- ‘Excellent outfit led by Ruth Armstrong, who is a clever, conscientious solicitor who defends her clients' interests with a steely charm.'
Key clients
- United Molasses Group
- Drayton Manor Park Limited
- Taylor Wimpey plc
- Vistry Group
- Bellway plc
- Story Homes Group
- Keepmoat
- Barratt Developments plc
- Dr. Oetker (UK) Limited
- Malmaison & Hotel du Vin Property Holdings Limited
- Samworth Brothers Limited
- Sudlows Limited
- Lovell
- Mamas and Papas Limited
- WG Carter
- Sport Regulation Authority
- Croudace Homes Group
- DCC plc
- Certas Energy UK Limited
- Nylacast Limited
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.
Sophie McCormick
Practice head
Ruth Armstrong
Other key lawyers
Sophie McCormick