Hall Of Fame

Next Generation Partners

Health and safety in East Anglia

Birketts LLP

Birketts LLP's team has extensive cross-industry experience in the defence of serious health and safety matters, including disasters and cases involving multiple fatalities. Many fee-earners in the regulatory and corporate defence practice have trained and worked as HSE inspectors. The team frequently handles disputes in the leisure and tourism, retail, aviation and construction industries. Ipswich-based Matthew Gowen leads the practice, assisted by June 2022-promoted partner Julie Gowland in Norwich and legal director Daniel Irving in Ipswich; all three are qualified barristers.

Responsables de la pratique:

Matthew Gowen


Autres avocats clés:

Julie Gowland; Daniel Irving


Gotelee Solicitors

Gotelee Solicitors' team in Ipswich 'offers a highly experienced, skilled and thoughtful service' to its clients. Experienced criminal litigation specialist Hugh Rowland ‘shows discretion and is sensitive to clients’ needs'. Rowland's work encompasses all aspects of criminal law and he has built up a national reputation in regulatory matters over the course of his career. It is noted that 'theirs is the premiere criminal defence service in East Anglia', which extends to encompass their health and safety work.

Responsables de la pratique:

Hugh Rowland


Les références

‘Gotelee did not put myself or my information at risk; Hugh Rowland had discretion and was sensitive to our needs as a family.’

‘Gotelee focuses on the provision of excellent service to a demanding clientele of individuals and corporates who have found themselves under criminal or regulatory investigation. They offer a highly experienced, skilled and thoughtful service.’

‘There is no doubt that theirs is the premiere criminal defence service in East Anglia. This extends to health and safety work.’

Howes Percival LLP

Howes Percival LLP‘s health and safety practice is known for providing ‘excellent client service, good communication and a commercial approach‘. It handles work from many sectors, among them, construction, manufacturing and healthcare and education; it is especially well-regarded for its work in the minerals and extractives sector. Robert Starr, who ‘achieves outstanding results with excellent client care’, is the key partner and 'star individual' in Cambridge. Alan Millband is an experienced litigator based predominantly in Leicester who frequently works in the Norwich office.

Responsables de la pratique:

Alan Millband; Robert Starr


Les références

‘Excellent client service, good communication and a commercial approach.’

‘Robert Starr is a star individual in health and safety, achieving outstanding results with excellent client care.’

‘The firm has a wide-range of expertise across sectors, which compliment one another.’

Principaux clients

Citation Limited


AHR Employment and Safety Services Ltd


Hamilton Deed


Anchor Hanover Group