Jonathan Laidlaw KC
2 Hare CourtWith particular experience in the agriculture, healthcare, pharmaceutical, transport and engineering sectors, 2 Hare Court is well versed in defending clients in a wide spectrum of health and safety matters. Jonathan Laidlaw KC and Richard Heller were instructed in a Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 case in which Pret a Manger was fined after a member of staff was locked in a walk-in freezer for more than two hours and subsequently hospitalised with suspected hypothermia. James Buchanan is sought after for his expertise in handling cases involving allegations of gross negligence manslaughter.
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Silks
Leading Silks
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Juniors
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Alexandra Tampakopoulos
2 Hare Court 'A measured advocate, calm but resilient and steely when needed.'
Tom Day
2 Hare Court
Iain Daniels
2 Hare Court