Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP‘s practice has a strong reputation for its abilities handling the full remit of work, including representing claimants and their families in high-profile and sensitive severe and fatal accident matters. Further, the team is well-equipped to handle regulatory mandates, advising on issues from crisis and risk management to situations of potential reputational damage. The practice is co-led by Bristol-based Jon Cooper who is regarded by clients as ’amongst the very best senior solicitors in the country in the health and safety field’, alongside Kevin Elliott in Leeds whose ‘knowledge of the law is unparalleled’. Ashley Borthwick is also in Bristol and has experience acting in serious workplace incidents.
Testimonials
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‘The Health and Safety team at Womble Bond Dickinson is packed with genuine subject matter experts. Helmed by Jon Cooper and Kevin Elliott, the WBD team is led by two of the most recognisable names in the field of health and safety law. WBD's ability to cross-office work at sites across the UK, in my view, sets them apart.’
‘The team has a wealth of experience and expertise in health and safety law. They provide realistic and carefully reasoned advice, are responsive and conscientious, and are mindful of commercial implications.’
Key clients
- Babcock
- B&Q Plc
Work highlights
- Advised an individual client following a fatal accident during the refurbishment of the St Enoch's Shopping Centre Glasgow.
- Advised Princess Yachts in respect of a prosecution arising from a serious accident in November 2021.