Position

Health and safety defence in HSE and other enforcement proceedings nationally. Inquest. Defendant personal injury. Specialist in employer’s liability and public liability. General common law.

Education

MA LLB (Hons).

Mentions

Northern Circuit • Regional Bar

Business and regulatory crime (including health and safety)

LEADING JUNIORS1

Peter Smith – Deans Court Chambers 'Peter is an excellent technical lawyer and an outstanding advocate. He is clear in his advice, pragmatic, and commercially savvy with a robust style and encyclopaedic knowledge of the law and procedures.'

Northern Circuit • Regional Bar

Inquests and inquiries

LEADING JUNIORS2

Peter Smith – Deans Court Chambers ‘Peter is exceptional in his organisation and planning. He commands great respect from the bench, which is particularly beneficial in the technical aspects of matters, and he is a great communicator with both corporate clients and individuals.'