Bernard Thorogood

UK Bar

Bernard Thorogood of No5 Barristers' Chambers is highly experienced at handling complex and severe health and safety cases, including those concerning fatalities. He has been instructed to defend, prosecute or advise clients as varied as NHS trusts, local authorities and large-scale businesses.

"Bernard is an exceptional practitioner."

"Bernard Thorogood is excellent. He is silky smooth, effortless and operates well at all levels."

"He is an absolutely brilliant advocate who is always meticulously prepared."

"Bernard is extremely thorough and has an excellent manner with clients."

"Bernard is utterly exceptional. He is a fantastic operator who works hard for the client and firm."

Bernard Thorogood of No5 Barristers' Chambers is highly experienced in a wide range of environmental cases ranging from questions of land use to damages to wildlife. He is adept at handling matters at all levels of court, including the Crown Court and the Court of Appeal.

"Bernard is second to none on complex cases where the stakes are high and clients want no stone left unturned."

Bernard Thorogood is an astute senior junior who has developed an enviable regulatory practice. He prosecutes and defends complex health and safety cases across the country and is also adept in related inquests. He continues to elicit praise for his extensive experience and knowledge of health and safety law.

"Bernard is an effortless, silky-smooth barrister who operates well at all levels. His advice is on point and provides clarity."

"He is extremely thorough and has an excellent manner with clients. He is excellent at responding quickly and appropriately."

"He is my go-to health and safety junior for difficult inquests concerning deaths in the workplace; he is at the very top of the tree for that. He is fantastic."

Bernard Thorogood has significant experience in handling complex inquests that involve health and safety issues. He represents interested persons in inquests examining workplace deaths and deaths in public spaces. He is sought after by local authorities, inquiry chairs and professional individuals.

"Bernard's professionalism, expertise and dedication are evident in every interaction. He has a profound understanding of the law and an extraordinary ability to apply it strategically."

"Bernard is a fierce opponent. He knows exactly what he's doing. He also has a lovely way with clients."

"For deaths in the workplace, Bernard is the very top of the tree. He's the go-to for any difficult health and safety-related inquest; he's fantastic."

"Bernard Thorogood is an exceptionally superb barrister. He's on top of the material and an excellent advocate in the courtroom. He never lets us or our clients down."