Practice Areas
Shauna Ritchie is a leading advocate specialising in serious crime and health and safety. She regularly appears in very high profile, serious, and complex cases in both fields, including related inquests and inquiries.
Health & Safety – Shauna has particular experience in dealing with Gross Negligence and Corporate Manslaughter offences, and cases concerning work at height, hazardous substances, gas, and fire safety. She represents large corporate clients in the healthcare, leisure, and construction industries and is appointed to the List of Specialist Regulatory Advocates in Health and Safety and Environmental Law.
Crime – Shauna is a specialist in cases concerning serious sexual and violent offences and dealing with young and vulnerable witnesses and defendants. She is regularly instructed to defend in very high profile cases and is a Grade 4 CPS and Rape Panel Advocate, prosecuting serious and complex cases. Her practice encompasses the full spectrum of criminal offences, including murder, rape, fraud, and drug offences.
Inquests – Acts for individuals, companies, government departments, and local authorities. Particular experience representing medical professionals and cases concerning workplace deaths.
Chambers UK Bar Awards - Crime Junior of the Year 2023 (Winner) - Health and Safety Junior of the Year 2018 and 2022 (Shortlisted)
Legal 500 UK Bar Awards - Shortlisted Junior of the Year - Corporate Crime (2023) - Crime and Extradition (2024)
See www.mayfairplace.com for full profile and notable cases
