Hugh James 'gets to grips quickly with a large and diverse range of work', both on the prosecution and defence front. Combining specialist knowledge in regulatory and health and safety work 'with an affable and charming manner that clients find to be reassuring', senior associate Justin Davies is the key contact and has developed a market leading reputation in relation to fire safety law matters. His specialism in this area sees him handling high-profile prosecutions for numerous fire and rescue authorities, often handling the advocacy himself. Martin Jones heads up the overarching regulatory practice and has substantial coronial law experience, appearing in inquests throughout the UK where health and safety issues are at the forefront.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'This team gets to grips quickly with a large and diverse range of work.'
- 'Justin Davies has, through force of character and depth of expertise, built a niche practice in regulatory and H&S work, particularly fire safety matters. His specialist knowledge is complete and he combines that with an affable and charming manner that clients find to be reassuring.'
Key clients
- South Wales Fire & Rescue Service
- Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency
- Mid & West Wales Fire & Rescue Service
- Pearson Engineering Limited
- PF Concept
- Keolis Amey
- Welsh Government
- DRW NX UK Ltd
- Natural Resources Wales
Work highlights
- Continuing to represent the South Wales Fire & Rescue service in all prosecutions brought by it under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and has represented the Service in appeals brought against Enforcement Notice and Prohibition Notices issued by the Service.
- Continuing to act for the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency, prosecuting transport-related offences on the Agency’s behalf and also being the sole provider of training to the Agency’s new-recruit Traffic Examiners, Vehicle Examiners and Counter-Fraud Investigators.
- Successfully represented the Mid & West Wales Fire & Rescue Service Service in an appeal brought against a Prohibition Notice issued by it in connection with commercial premises.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Martin Jones