Handling a broad array of HSE, EHO, and Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) investigations, Squire Patton Boggs has broad experience in advising on compliance within the context of real estate and corporate transactions, and in inquests. Noted for his longstanding experience in accident investigations, Rob Elvin acts for a myriad of clients across the sport, waste, and power sectors. Gary Lewis is a specialist in health and safety within the construction and printing industries, and is noted for his vast experience of issues arising from suicide in the workplace, and Oliver Bristow‘s key areas of expertise consist of fire and building safety, often acting for real estate and construction clients in investigations and prosecutions.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'Clear straight forward, no risk, pragmatic advice and case management.'
  • 'Excellent knowledge of industry, legal process, case law and recent case findings and decisions. Gary Lewis is certainly one of the stand out solicitors, practicing in the Health and Safety Law arena.'
  • 'We always found them to be proactive, informative and accessible. They are certainly well versed in current legislations and regulations and also in sharing options and information.'
  • 'I have worked closely with Gary Lewis and found him flawless in his field.'

Key clients

  • Mercy Corp
  • Showsec
  • Skyline Arcomet Ltd
  • Celloglas Ltd
  • Evans Transport Ltd
  • C F Booth Ltd

Work highlights

  • Representing Mercy Corp in the inquest into the death of one of its British employees assigned to the Mercy Corps’ Nigeria program.
  • Advised Evans Transport Ltd on an HSE prosecution following an accident involving the delivery of several pallets of decorative cobbles each weighing 1000kgs.

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Rob Elvin

Other key lawyers

Gary Lewis, Oliver Bristow