Beale & Co‘s practice is co-led by Sheena Sood and Bristol-based Joanna Lewis. The team is experienced in handling high-profile matters including large-scale construction project-related health and safety issues and accidents, and is described by clients as ’the top pick for any construction company facing prosecution’. Further, the practice is well equipped to handle corporate and gross negligence manslaughter matters, as well as those involving fatal incidents.
Testimonials
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‘Good knowledge and understanding of the particular subject - no divas and very personable.’
‘Ability to be compassionate whilst also frank and open. Joanna Lewis was excellent and went the extra mile to ensure full understanding of the situation. We always felt supported.’
‘Beale & Co are a niche firm in this field who specialise in representing construction professionals. They have an enormous amount of experience in construction work and litigation and that means they are the top pick for any construction company facing prosecution.'
'First point of call for anyone with a construction incident.’
‘Joanna Lewis has an enormous amount of experience in construction related HSE prosecutions. Her background of both civil and criminal law is a massive asset and her attention to detail is second-to-none. She is a first-rate partner who really gets into the detail of any job and has superb judgment when it comes to the underlying case strategy. The best in the business when it comes to construction incidents.’
‘Beale & Co provide a calm, considered approach to the situation and know how best to react as the situation develops.’
‘Joanna Lewis provides a sense of capability which is reassuring when her client is initially feeling lost in a legal process they are not used to.’
‘Excellent team work; a prompt and personal service from a dedicated team.’
Key clients
- AECOM Infrastructure & Environment UK Ltd
- Arup Group Ltd
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Sheena Sood, Joanna Lewis