David Rainey

Health and Safety Law, Inquests and Police Prosecuctions

David is a Partner and represents a broad and impressive range of clients across both the corporate and public sectors in connection with police and regulatory body investigations following deaths and serious injuries at work. He also advises clients in connection with manslaughter prosecutions.

David represents numerous clients’ interests at PACE interviews and inquests, including complex Article 2 inquests. David’s instructions flow directly from clients as well as through their insurers.

He handles a wide and varied caseload which includes the representation of a prison escort and detention service provider in connection with the death of a prisoner from self-strangulation whilst in custody, an individual transport manager prosecuted for two counts of gross negligence manslaughter following the deaths of colleagues at work, a safety officer at Durham County Cricket Club prosecuted following the partial collapse of a stand during an England international T20 match and a well-known brewery prosecuted following the death of a customer at a public house.

He has a keen eye for detail in complex technical cases as well as a sound grasp of the wider tactical approach. With a number of his cases attracting high levels of media interest David also advises his client on the associated public relations aspects and media profile.

David is part of the BLM emergency response team. He delivers training and guidance documents for clients on a range of topics including advice on the initial response to a significant incident at work, the sentencing guidelines as well as guidance to clients in preparing for inquests.

David continues to be identified by the Legal 500 as a Next Generation Lawyer and is described as 'A safe pair of hands; knowledgeable and dynamic, he takes you through the process with ease” (Legal 500 2021)'. 'David has superb judgement, prepares cases fully', 'his comments are spot on and inevitably lead to excellent results for the client” (Legal 500 2021)'.

University of Manchester - Law LLB(Hons) (2:1). Manchester BPP (Distinction)