St Philips Chambers is home to a team of 'experienced regulatory lawyers', which is particularly well regarded for handling prosecution work. Jonathan Barker is 'a persuasive advocate', and Joseph Millington’s practice takes in environmental criminal matters. Ben Mills is representing the Environment Agency and the Health and Safety Executive in an ongoing case arising from a major explosion in an anaerobic digestion facility, resulting in two employees receiving catastrophic injuries. Ben Williams has considerable experience in prosecuting on behalf of the Health and Safety Executive in cases involving workplace fatalities.
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- 'James Withers is fantastic.'
- 'The clerks are helpful and efficient. They provide a good service.'
- 'St Philips is a fantastic set with good silks and good clerks that are always available and helpful.'
- 'A team of good quality health and safety barristers.'
- 'A large set with several experienced regulatory lawyers.'
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Jonathan Barker
St Philips Chambers ‘Jonathan is meticulous in his preparation, and a fantastic strategical and tactical thinker.’
Ben Mills
St Philips Chambers ‘Ben is well versed in handling some of the most serious cases concerning fatalities in the workplace and environmental issues. His presentation is detailed yet concise, and his knowledge of difficult issues is impressive.’
Ben Williams
St Philips Chambers ‘An experienced advocate who is calm and unflappable, Ben is quick to learn the intricacies of health and safety law.'