Addleshaw Goddard
London-based ‘icon in safety work’ David Young co-leads Addleshaw Goddard's practice alongside Manchester based national head of health and safety Erin Shoesmith, who is noted for her abilities in quickly ’seeing deep into the heart of problems’, and Stuart Wardlaw, who splits his time between the Edinburgh and Leeds offices. The team is praised for bringing ‘unparalleled focus, energy and understanding’ to each of its clients, advising on an array of nationally significant alleged regulatory breaches which often lead to serious health issues for those involved. Associate Sufia Saqib maintains a product, food and workplace safety focused practice.
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'David Young is an icon in safety work, he is well-known and respected throughout. Erin Shoesmith is very much at the front of many different aspects of industry. From retail to construction, She has a forged a position of significant prominence that now makes Addleshaw Goddard the envy of many more established firms.'
'The team has great strength in depth and a brilliant leader in Erin Shoesmith - there is no one better.'
'Erin Shoesmith is a brilliant lawyer, an excellent leader of her team and an outstanding case strategist.'
'The team brings an unparalleled focus, energy and understanding to each client's problems. It is seasoned by a perfect commercial awareness, it always identifies, pursues and obtains the best possible outcome for those it represents. The values, work ethic and individuality of the team leader is infused throughout and everyone works to Erin's impeccable standards.'
‘Erin Shoesmith possesses rare gifts, rapidly seeing deep into the heart of problems and identifying how best to solve them in a remarkably short time. Erin's clients receive a second-to-none service. Priscilla Addo-Quaye is a highly impressive senior associate.’
‘A very strong team led by Erin Shoesmith which is very good on strategy and getting to the heart of a case, whilst handling the the emotional content.’
‘Erin Shoesmith covers all the bases and is very sensitive to the commercial and emotional aspects of a matter - Adrian Mansbridge, a former HSE inspector, is incredibly good at capturing the key detail and covering the key points.’
‘Erin Shoesmith and David Young are both excellent, their combined knowledge, experience and pragmatism has been invaluable to us.'
Key clients
- Siemens Plc
- Eddie Stobart Limited
- Bestway Northern Limited
- Victorian Plumbing Plc
- Westridge Furniture Design
- Joseph Ash Limited
- tRIIO
- Morrison Utility Services Limited
- Boohoo Group
- Asda Stores Limited
- Belfield Furnishings Limited
- B Braun Medical Limited
Work highlights
- Acting in several public inquiries including Covid-19, Grenfell Tower, Manchester Arena, Scottish Hospitals, Scottish Child Abuse, Infected Blood and the Post Office Inquiries.
- Advising on inquests which are often complex, multi-handed and involve Article 2 issues, particularly in relation to the National Rail Infrastructure Owner.
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David Young, Stuart Wardlaw, Erin Shoesmith