Led by Leeds-based Chris Baranowski, the established and large team at DAC Beachcroft LLP offers extensive national coverage to clients. The practice has a first-class reputation for its work on some of the most significant manslaughter, health and safety, and environmental cases which are being investigated in the UK. Locally, Steven Harrison has significant experience in representing clients in all aspects of regulatory investigations and prosecutions. Harrison handles cases relating to corporate and gross negligence manslaughter. He also acts for clients in relation to high-profile and complex inquest proceedings. The team is experienced across all sectors, with particular expertise in construction, manufacturing, transport, retail and the care sector.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘The West Midlands health and safety team is part of DAC Beachcroft’s national health and safety team so it benefits from massive strength in depth and the ability to call on colleagues when required.'
'It is very much focused on providing high-class representation to local businesses and is one of the strongest firms in the area undertaking health and safety.’
Key clients
- Ashmere Nottinghamshire Limited
- Unity Homes Limited
Work highlights
- Acted for Unity Homes Ltd and its registered manager in a CQC prosecution. Successful in having five summonses withdrawn and the remaining Regulation 12 (safe care and treatment) charge resulted in a fine of £830.
- Acted for a client in a long-running investigation arising out of a fatality following a wall collapse in 2018. Following a police investigation, inquest proceedings and written submissions to the HSE, the decision was made to take no further action against the employer company and director.