Health & Safety
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 4
Contact number
(020) 3060 6000About
Provided by RPC
If you are facing investigation or enforcement activity in respect of a health and safety or environmental breach or incident, RPC are well placed to advise.
We have an impressive track record in working with companies and individuals in cases involving the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), the Environment Agency (EA), local authorities, fire authorities and the police.
We'll provide expert advice and a sensitive support service following what could be an unfortunate or even tragic event.
Where we need to work alongside lawyers in other jurisdictions, we call upon our international best friend network of law firms to provide local expertise.
Chambers Review
RPC undertakes complex criminal cases including corporate manslaughter and other prosecutions arising from serious accidents such as explosions and traffic accidents. The team is adept at handling HSE and police investigations, with further experience representing clients in inquests and public inquiries, and is regularly instructed to handle matters on behalf of insurers.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is very good - they are easy to work with and have a very sensible approach."
"The group has very experienced health and safety lawyers who are very knowledgeable."
"The team is very good - they are easy to work with and have a very sensible approach."
"The group has very experienced health and safety lawyers who are very knowledgeable."
Notable Practitioners
Gavin Reese's practice covers a variety of industries including construction and manufacturing. He also acts on behalf of private individuals. He handles a range of matters including criminal investigations and prosecutions following fatal on-site accidents and serious injuries.
"He is very good with clients and at providing strategic advice."
Mamata Dutta has experience working with clients on complex and sensitive matters including prosecutions under the HSWA, fatal accidents and HSE investigations. Her work covers a range of sectors, including construction and manufacturing.
"She is exceptionally bright and very talented in terms of understanding complicated evidence. She has also got a charming presence and fills clients with confidence and reassurance."
"Mamata provides very insightful and excellent advice. She is always available if needed and always happy to help."
"She is a very experienced regulatory lawyer."