London Bar
Health and safety
Leading junior2Malcolm Galloway – Crown Office Chambers ‘Malcolm has a commanding presence in court - judges and juries listen when he speaks. He is vastly experienced and incredibly personable. Clients like him.'
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Malcolm Galloway
Crown Office Chambers, London
Position
Malcolm is recognised as a leader in the field of Criminal Regulatory Law, specialising exclusively in Health and Safety, Environmental Law and Inquests. He is instructed to represent individuals and Companies in complex and high profile health and safety investigations including Gross Negligence Manslaughter and Corporate Manslaughter and frequently appears in inquests forming part of an investigation by the HSE. His clients include International Logistic Companies, Principle Contractors, Care Homes, Hotels, High Street Restaurant Chains, Supermarkets and Transport Companies.
Malcolm is standing Counsel to South West Water and also represents Northumbrian Water Ltd. He has extensive experience representing both corporate and individual defendants facing prosecution for breaches of environmental legislation. He has defended cases of major pollution incidents; permit breaches, the release of hazardous substances. His clients come from diverse backgrounds ranging from large Utility companies to restaurants, farmers and waste and recycling firms.
Career
Called to the Bar 1992. Appointed List A; Regulatory List (HSE, ORR, EA) 2012. Appointed Recorder (Crown Court) 2012.
Memberships
Health and Safety Lawyers Association, UK Environmental Law Association. Criminal Bar Association.