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Provided by Craig Hassall KC
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'A class act who shows excellent judgement and real sensitivity towards his clients' 'Craig is a stand-out silk in health and safety' A measured and unflappable silk' Legal 500 (2024)
' his advocacy is powerful but in tune with the mood of the room.' Legal 500 (2023)
Craig Hassall KC strikes exactly the right tone at health and safety hearings and inquests and has a good rapport with clients.” “He is calm under pressure, level-headed and strategic.” “He’s able to deal with technical, complex cases.” Chambers & Partners (2022)
“an exceptionally gifted counsel. He quickly instils confidence in clients. A silk with an eye for the details but never loses sight of the bigger picture.” Legal 500 (2022)
Craig has extensive experience of representing corporate defendants. He can be relied upon to approach a case commercially and with a view to avoiding reputational damage. He is experienced in explaining the commercial reality of corporate accounts to lay and professional tribunals and regularly advises boards of directors in relation to criminal and coronial proceedings.
His cases often involve fatalities and he has appeared for both regulators and potential defendants at numerous inquests. His practice encompasses criminal proceedings brought by a wide range of other regulators in the areas of environmental crime, trading standards, fire safety and he has particular expertise in cases involving allergen control.
Career
Call 1999 Silk 2021 Head of the Regulatory & Public Law Team
Professional Memberships
North Eastern Circuit
Health and Safety Lawyers Association
United Kingdom Environmental Law Association
Chambers Review
UK Bar
Craig Hassall KC of Park Square Barristers is commended for his ability to handle high-profile cases involving fatalities and serious injuries. He regularly prosecutes on behalf of the HSE, although he also has experience of representing corporate defendants. He is able to offer additional expertise in fire safety and food safety matters.
Craig Hassall KC has vast experience in criminal work, covering violent and organised crime, sexual offences, and road traffic offences. Although he does accept defence instructions, Hassall predominantly acts for the prosecution, including in cases where the defendant is a minor.
Craig Hassall KC is instructed for bereaved families and institutional clients in large-scale inquests and inquiries. He has substantial experience in matters concerning health and safety or medical issues.
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Provided by Chambers
"Craig is a class act. He shows excellent judgement, responds quickly and is fantastic with clients."
"Craig brings a prosecutorial perspective which defendants value. He knows the strengths and weaknesses of prosecutors and is very bright and sensible."
"He is a very highly effective practitioner and a very respected criminal silk."
"He is a strong advocate and always extremely well prepared. He is very calm and a very thoughtful advocate."
"Craig is very organised and a very slick barrister."
"Craig is a class act. He shows excellent judgement, responds quickly and is fantastic with clients."
"Craig brings a prosecutorial perspective which defendants value. He knows the strengths and weaknesses of prosecutors and is very bright and sensible."
"He is a very highly effective practitioner and a very respected criminal silk."
"He is a strong advocate and always extremely well prepared. He is very calm and a very thoughtful advocate."
"Craig is very organised and a very slick barrister."
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