Brodies LLP fields a ‘very professional, knowledgable and approachable’ team of regulatory defence specialists, with Clare Bone leading the practice from Glasgow. Bone supports clients from the initial stages of incident investigations through to the conclusion of court proceedings, while Aberdeen-based Malcolm Gunnyeon is active in the energy and transport sector, focusing on major incident response, fatal accident inquiries, and defending against prosecutions related to breaches of health and safety legislation. In Edinburgh, Paul Marshall offers advice to clients in the oil and gas, construction, and manufacturing industries facing investigations and prosecutions following significant incidents, and senior associate Victoria Anderson focuses on health and safety regulatory investigations and prosecutions.
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‘Every single person I have dealt with has been professional, courteous, extremely helpful and are always there when I need them. I would highly recommend them to anyone considering using legal advice.’
‘Victoria Anderson has been exceptional and extremely helpful, and she is always there when I need her. I would highly recommend Victoria to any Client seeking H&S advice.'
‘Excellent industry and technical knowledge, helpful practical advice.’
‘Very professional, knowledgable and approachable. The strength and depth of the team ensures the best possible advice and support at all times.’
‘Excellent practice, with high-profile clients. They deliver a very polished service.’
‘Clare Bone is highly experienced and respected in the industry sector. Victoria Anderson is an effective litigator who is very client-focused.’
‘Brodies is exceptional. Their expertise and ability to take the complexities of H&S legislation and provide comprehensive advice and guidance in simple, easy-to-understand terms is reassuring, especially whilst dealing with the immediacy of incidents.’
‘Victoria Andersons' and Clare Bones' passion, relentless professionalism and diligence is what make them stand out. Their communication is exceptional.’
Key clients
- Network Rail Infrastructure Limited
- INEOS Chemicals Grangemouth Limited
- Pentland Ferries
- RJ McLeod
- Assured Healthcare Limited
Work highlights
- Provided immediate support to RJ McLeod in relation to a joint Police Scotland and HSE investigation following the death of a ten-year-old boy who fell down a manhole at one of their sites.
- Acted for Dalhousie Estates in a fatal accident inquiry into the death of a teenager exposed to carbon monoxide in a cottage sublet for holiday rentals.
- Responded to an incident involving the Pentalina ship, which suffered an engine fire and subsequent grounding with sixty passengers on board.
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Victoria Anderson
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Clare Bone