The nimble team at Bevan Brittan LLP provides the full scope of health and safety support (contentious and non-contentious) to both the private and public sectors. It frequently works on high-profile and serious incidents, and regularly prosecutes on behalf of local authorities. Adam Kendall is regularly instructed to act for a large number of public and private sector clients. Legal director Louise Mansfield acts for numerous well-known corporate clients and public sector organisations. Mansfield advises on the full range of health and safety issues, and also advises on fire and building safety matters.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The team have a deep knowledge and understanding of a wide range of topics and have a wealth of training experience, particularly immersive learning.’

  • ‘Highly professional and approachable, always quick to respond to queries and delivers over and above expectations.’

  • ‘A very professional team that is capable of providing legal advice on a range of topics when needed. From a personal perspective the ability to have direct access to a partner at all times is of immense benefit and makes them unique in my opinion.'

  • 'Being able to ask a question of the partner on any subject knowing that they will be able to access the relevant advice/team and respond within 24-48hrs is a significant benefit.’

  • ‘Having direct access to Louise Mansfield for all health and safety and construction advice makes such a huge difference to getting matters resolved.'

  • 'The personal attention from Louise and her support teams is comforting and unique in my experience of working with other companies on similar topics.’

Work highlights

  • Advised Reading Borough Council on its successful prosecution of Arcadia Group Ltd and Topshop/Topman Ltd for breaches of health and safety offences following the death of a ten-year-old boy in store.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Adam Kendall, Hannah Taylor, Stuart Marchant

Other key lawyers

Louise Mansfield