rradar is particularly experienced in defending against health and safety prosecutions, regularly supporting clients undergoing investigations by the HSE, Care Inspectorate, and local authority Environmental Health Officers. Leading the business crime and regulatory law department is Alastair Gray, who is recognised as an ‘exceptionally diligent and competent solicitor’.
Testimonials
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‘Alastair Gray is an exceptionally diligent and competent solicitor who can be relied upon to produce an excellent brief for counsel, and with whom it is a privilege to work.’
‘rradar absolutely know what they are doing and the people within the team are extremely knowledgeable.’
‘As Counsel instructed by the firm, I can vouch for the expertise of the members of the firm in the investigation, preparation and presentation of defences to Health and Safety prosecutions in both fatal and non-fatal cases. They have embraced and developed technology to complement the considerable skills already to the fore among their employees.’
‘rradar provides a specialist service to clients in the field of Health and Safety. They offer and deliver an individual service to those they act for.’
‘Alastair Gray is a highly skilled and very professional leader within the firm. His knowledge, experience and profile within this area is well recognised. His case preparation and management are evident in everything he does.’
‘Excellent knowledge of H&S law with an understanding of the emotional elements that can cloud the legal analysis.’
‘Alastair Gray stands out in that his instructions are clear and unambiguous. He responds to queries in a timely manner and provides clear advice to clients.’
‘This is an extremely well-run team. Alastair Gray who heads up Scotland concern is extremely responsive and very client orientated. Their digital incident reporting tool makes it easy for individual insureds to document, manage and respond to Health and Safety risks across their business.'
Key clients
- Linbrooke Services Ltd
- Ark Housing Association Ltd
- Keane Premier Group Ltd
- Thistle Healthcare Ltd
- Oakminster Healthcare Ltd
Work highlights
- Advised and represented Linbrooke Services Ltd in a HSE investigation following the death at work of an employee in 2018, which culminated in a 3-week jury trial in March 2023.
- Advised and represented Ark Housing Association Ltd in prosecution following the death of a service user in 2019.
- Represented the Central Scotland Care Homes group, which has been granted core participant status in the Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Alastair Gray