The health and safety practice at Hogan Lovells International LLP is well-equipped to handle high-profile health and safety matters across a broad range of industries. The team handles numerous coroner’s inquests and criminal prosecutions. A key example of such is its representation of Pret a Manger following the death of a customer after the consumption of a dairy-contaminated ‘dairy-free’ labelled product. The team also provides non-contentious compliance advice on a variety of issues. The practice is co-headed by Richard Welfare and Claire Lipworth ; Lipworth is leading on matters such as the inquest into the 2017 Manchester Arena attack on behalf of bereaved families, alongside ’outstanding’ expert counsel Helen Boniface.
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Testimonials
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‘I have been extremely impressed by the team. The quality of their lawyers is first-rate. Their systems for efficient and effective delivery are also excellent.’
‘Richard Welfare is an excellent partner who shows real leadership. He is clever, calm and client-focused.'
'Helen Boniface is outstanding. Her deep experience of both criminal health and safety cases and related inquests provides a comprehensive service to clients.’
‘The team's unique strengths lie in the diversity of the work it undertakes, from civil damage claims to public inquiries into major incidents. They also have people with an excellent range of skills.’
‘Helen Boniface is a stand-out team member who provides outstanding strategic oversight and guidance and brings a wealth of experience to cases of the greatest possible complexity and public profile. She is well-connected, trusted and gifted at client liaison.'
'Scott Baxter and Haylea Campbell are emerging stars; they are incredibly popular team players, trusted by clients, thorough and liked by other lawyers despite never holding back from a robust defence of clients' interests.’
Key clients
- Bereaved families of the Manchester Arena Terror attack
- Pret a Manager
- Crown Estate
Work highlights
- Representing six bereaved families in the Manchester Arena Inquiry, in which the Chair, Sir John Saunders, is investigating the deaths of the victims of the 2017 Manchester Arena attack.
- Representing Pret a Manger following the death of a customer who had consumed a Pret wrap (that was contaminated with dairy from a third party specialist dairy-free supplied) shortly prior to her death.
- Acted as sole legal adviser to The Crown Estate in relation to the Estate’s 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