UK Bar
Health & Safety - Scotland (Bar)
Barry Smith KC is a regulatory crime specialist with a particular focus on defending clients facing charges under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. His clientele includes large corporations and individuals from a wide range of industries including oil and gas, transportation and engineering. He has acted in numerous cases relating to fatalities at sea and road traffic accidents.
Strengths
"He can quickly grasp the most intricate and complex cases with ease, and is always correct in his assessment of matters."
"Barry is an outstanding advocate and one of the most experienced and reliable counsel in the field of health and safety."
"Barry's manner with clients and his calm demeanour are reassuring in times that are often traumatic for those involved. He is well liked by all."
"He is incredibly bright. He obviously thinks very carefully and he's very prepared, methodical and deliberate."
