Pinsent Masons LLP fields an agile team, which operates across all UK jurisdictions. The skilled group has considerable expertise in advising clients in high-hazard industries such as construction, manufacturing, transport, waste and energy. The practice has noticed significant growth in advising on fire and building safety. Sean Elson leads the Birmingham health and safety offering and specialises in corporate regulatory affairs, with considerable expertise in health and safety matters. Associate Hannah Burton is another name to note. Burton has a varied practice covering mainstream health and safety as well as food and product safety.
Key clients
- Balfour Beatty plc
- Renew PLC
Work highlights
- Representing a rail industry contractor in a four-day jury inquest following the death of a worker during track works. Other interested persons included the Office of Rail & Road, Network Rail and the Rail Accident Investigation Branch. No report to prevent future deaths was issued.
- Advising an energy company in a workplace accident involving a driver of a vehicle being struck by mobile plant. This matter involving several duty holders is currently under investigation by the Health and Safety Executive.