Burges Salmon LLP’s health and safety team is noted in particular for its activity in the rail sector, where the firm is regularly called on to assist with major accident matters. The range of sector expertise within the firm remains broad, and covers industries such as food, agriculture, construction, and retail. The ‘extremely knowledgeable’ Ann Metherall heads the team and also leads the firm’s dispute resolution group as well as its major incidents response team; she is frequently sought-out by rail sector clients. Multi-fatality incidents are an area of expertise for Charlotte Whitaker. Sam Aldous is also a name to note in the team. Sian Edmunds left the firm for an in-house position in January 2023.
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‘The team are extremely professional and are very efficient and effective in the legal service they provide. They go the extra mile and make sure you understand all the advice and implications of any decision making and impacts therein. They make it easy to understand and have a great track-record in giving the correct advice and support whenever needed.'
‘Ann Metherall is extremely knowledgeable about health and safety and the rail industry. She adds great value and is a great sounding board during difficult times.'
'Charlotte Whitaker is always available to explain everything that I need to know in a way that is not legalistic and understandable. She is diligent and supportive.’
‘A superb team. Always 100% committed and able to deal swiftly and authoritatively with the most difficult cases.’
‘Ann Metherall is a star of immense experience and peerless judgment. Charlotte Whitaker is a superb lawyer, providing a first-class service in the most complex and sensitive cases.'
‘Burges Salmon have an extremely capable and highly experienced team dealing with incident and crisis management in the health and safety field.'
'They have a tremendous track-record in transport disaster, as well as in advising and defending corporate bodies in police and HSE investigations.'
'Any organisation requiring the services of this team will be appreciative of the skillset within it. There are not many firms around that can rival the H&S work undertaken by Burges Salmon as there is a nice mix and interaction with its corporate criminal defence team. It is no surprise that they attract the large corporations in the transport and industrial fields.’
Clients clés
- The Crown Estate
- FirstGroup PLC
- John Lewis Partnership plc
Points forts
- Advised a client in the transport sector on a multi-fatality incident including advising on the criminal investigations, inquests and prosecution.
- Advised an energy sector client on a fatality including the interview under caution and inquest proceedings.
- Advised a client on a corporate manslaughter investigation into a multi-fatality incident.
Avocats
Les grands avocats du marché
Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.
Les grands avocats de demain
Jeunes associés disposant d’une reconnaissance montante sur le marché, jouant régulièrement un rôle clé dans des dossiers majeurs.
Charlotte Whitaker
Meilleurs collaborateurs
Jeunes avocats collaborateurs ou counsels qui se distinguent régulièrement par leur présence dans des dossiers importants du marché, et qui sont identifiés par le marché comme de jeunes talents à suivre.
Sam Aldous
Responsable de la pratique
Ann Metherall
Autres avocats clés
Chris Jackson; Guy Bastable; Charlotte Whitaker; Sam Aldous