DLA Piper’s Sheffield-based team is a key part of the firm’s national safety, health and environment (SHE) practice, combining deep regulatory expertise with sector-specific insight. Led by UK head Teresa Hitchcock, the group advises a high-profile client base on both preventative risk management and complex contentious matters, including regulatory investigations and prosecutions. Ailish Oxenforth is particularly noted for her strength in strategic advisory work, while Liam Green has developed a standout practice advising on cross-border mandates and high-risk incidents, particularly in the manufacturing and tech sectors.
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Practice head
Teresa Hitchcock
Other key lawyers
Ailish Oxenforth; Liam Green