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Burness Paull LLP
Working in close collaboration with the firm’s dispute resolution and shipping practices, Burness Paull LLP‘s health and safety and crisis response team has substantial energy sector expertise, while handling matters in the construction, healthcare and marine sectors constitutes another area of strength. Aberdeen-based team head Lynne Gray is frequently instructed by corporate clients to assist with regulatory prosecutions and investigations by the police, the HSE and the Offshore Major Accident Regulator (OMAR), including those arising from offshore helicopter accidents. Director Lynne Moss’ expertise spans fatal accident inquiries and compliance.
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Testimonials
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‘The team has provided timely and effective support to our business over a number of years in relation to the management of safety investigations.'
‘Lynne Gray is business-minded and understands the internal pressures associated with conducting a health and safety investigation efficiently in a large organisation. She has provided us with a steady, guiding hand when things have gone wrong.'
'Lynne is very knowledgeable, approachable and has vast experience of dealing with the HSE.'
- 'Lynne Moss is knowledgeable and approachable, ensuring a seamless service is provided to her clients.’
Key clients
- Repsol Sinopec
- TotalEnergies
- Apache North Sea
- Royal Rosyth Dockyard
- VSA
- Sunderland Marine
- The Republic of Cyprus
Work highlights
- Represented Rosyth Royal Dockyard in a fatal accident inquiry.
- Advising an offshore energy company in the defence of a criminal prosecution for health and safety failings at an offshore installation.
- Advising a global medical technology company on regulatory matters and a potential enforcement action following an investigation by Police Scotland into adverse reactions to products by multiple patients.
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Lynne Gray