Helen Boniface
Hogan Lovells International LLPThe group at Hogan Lovells International LLP has noteworthy abilities in providing advice on the full array of matters, from advising contractors on the health and safety aspects of construction projects, to assisting with risk assessments and the implementation and planning of safety management systems. High-profile fatalities leading to criminal investigations form a significant portion of the workload, some of which have cross-jurisdictional aspects. Richard Welfare is a regulatory compliance specialist, Claire Lipworth has strong expertise in criminal prosecution cases, and Helen Boniface is experienced in acting in workplace incident and fatality prosecutions as well as emergency response matters; the trio co-head the practice.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team is highly specialist and highly experienced.'
- 'Claire Lipworth has huge experience in dealing with the biggest and most complex criminal/regulatory investigations and prosecutions. She is calm, measured and tactically astute. Helen Boniface is also highly experienced, having specialised in representing large corporates in relation to health and safety investigations and prosecutions with the associated inquests for the whole of her career. She is excellent with clients.'
Key clients
- Bristow Helicopters Limited
- National Association of Care and Support Workers
- The Crown Estate
Work highlights
- Representing Bristow Helicopters Limited in relation to a downwash incident at Derriford Hospital which resulted in a fatality and serious incident.
- Representing the National Association of Care and Support Workers (NACAS) through the Covid-19 Public Inquiry.
- Advised The Crown Estate in relation to its wind, tidal and gas storage portfolios in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Richard Welfare, Claire Lipworth, Helen Boniface