James Buchanan
UK Bar Guide 2025
Band 1 : Health & Safety
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Provided by James Buchanan
Practice Areas
James Buchanan is recognised as a leading criminal and inquest practitioner, specialising in corporate and gross negligence manslaughter, health and safety, trading standards offences and financial crime.
James has an established track record in the defence of professionals charged with serious and complex crime and acts in proceedings brought by the leading prosecuting authorities. He has appeared as leading counsel in numerous multi-handed trials, often involving serious organised crime and flowing from large-scale investigations run by, amongst others: the Serious Fraud Office; the Serious and Organised Crime Agency; HMRC; Trading Standards; Operation Trident and the Flying Squad. James' practice focuses on workplace crime, particularly in relation to health and safety matters.
His work covers the full range of offences, from manslaughter to prosecutions under the HSWA arising out of fatal and non-fatal accidents. James has significant experience of the construction, transport and healthcare sectors and is currently instructed in numerous cases involving fatalities and catastrophic personal injuries.
James regularly represents medical professionals appearing in front of the General Medical Council (GMC) and also appears as Presenting Officer on behalf of the National College for Teaching and Leadership (NCTL).
Professional Memberships
Association of Regulatory & Disciplinary Lawyers
Criminal Bar Association
Health & Safety Lawyers' Association
Chambers Review
UK Bar
James Buchanan is recognised for his involvement in complicated health and safety cases, predominantly those relating to workplace accidents. He acts for clients in various sectors, including the construction and transport industries. Buchanan comes highly recommended for his capabilities in representing major corporate bodies facing prosecution and investigation.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"James's written work is always at the highest standard and turned around quickly. He is good at handling clients and keeping them focused on strategy."
"James's client care is one of his plus points, and he is very personable and a safe pair of hands. He knows the law inside and out."
"James's written work is always at the highest standard and turned around quickly. He is good at handling clients and keeping them focused on strategy."
"James's client care is one of his plus points, and he is very personable and a safe pair of hands. He knows the law inside and out."
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