Anna is a regulatory defence lawyer specialising in advising organisations on health and safety, food safety, trading standards and environmental law. She assists clients who are being investigated by the Health and Safety Executive, Local Authorities, Environment Agency and Police following serious incidents. She represents companies in enforcement notice appeals, fee for intervention disputes, environmental permitting issues and prosecutions of companies and individuals for a range of regulatory offences. Anna also provides advice and support for directors and senior managers on regulatory compliance. Anna assists clients in getting to grips with forthcoming changes to legislation and provides training on a wide variety of health and safety, food safety and environmental topics. Anna undertakes advocacy on behalf of defendants charged with regulatory offences in the criminal courts and a large part of her practice involves acting for Interested Persons at Inquests. Her inquest experience spans workplace fatalities, prison deaths, motor incidents and healthcare matters. She is described by the directories as having great experience and being tireless in her determination to achieve results for her clients. Anna is also recognised by Legal 500 for being 'patient, industrious and very hard working'. Anna qualified as a lawyer in 2003 and joined the regulatory team at Weightmans in 2019.
England - Yorkshire And The Humber • Employment
Weightmans
Weightmans operates across the public, commercial, charity, sports, manufacturing, and insurance sectors, advising clients on inquests and other contentious mandates, in addition to providing training and other advisory services. The firm operates separate teams to handle environmental and business crime, which the Leeds office can leverage, in addition to the wider firm’s national offering to assist clients. David Lewis heads the team as well as acting as the national regulatory practice head, with experience working for both household names in the private sector and major public bodies.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'I was highly impressed by the team that supported me through my issue. I was given just the right amount of space and time. Excellent advice and help with preparation for interviews and hearings.'
- 'Dewi Ap-Thomas provided standout support.'
- 'Anna Naylor is an excellent regulatory lawyer. She is highly conscientious and committed to her client's cause. A great asset to Weightmans.'
- 'A dedicated team who go over and above for their clients. A real feel for the sector and genuinely no stone left unturned in seeking options for the client.'
- 'David Lewis is rightly considered an outstanding solicitor who combines unparalleled experience with enthusiasm for the job and his client's cases.'
- 'The H&S team have a wealth of experience and are approachable and helpful.'
- 'Anna Naylor is excellent. She is knowledgeable and supportive in difficult circumstances. Anna understand how H&S matters can impact on an organisation and the relevant witnesses. Anna gives excellent advice and guidance.'
Key clients
- Jaguar Land Rover
- North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust
- Zurich
- AXA XL
- AIG
- Ageas
- Wirral Borough Council
- Lancashire County Council
- British Transport Police
- Camerons Brewery
- Staffordshire County Council
- Damasco Ltd
- Postpack Ltd
- Premum Care Ltd.
- Cheshire East Council
- East Riding District Council
- Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
Work highlights
- Acting for Jaguar Land Rover in a range of health and safety matters.
- Acting for Zurich and their insureds in relation to a large number of health and safety instructions, including acting for public bodies concerning inquests into fatalities.
Lawyers
Rising stars
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Dewi Ap-Thomas, David Lewis, Crispin Kenyon, Seonaid Busby, Andrew Brammer