Health & Safety Solicitors

If you’ve been notified of a suspected breach, received an improvement or prohibition notice, or are under investigation following a workplace incident, our specialist health and safety solicitors are here to help. We offer clear, strategic advice tailored to your circumstances, helping you understand your legal obligations and confidently defend your position.

At Carson Kaye, our experienced team regularly advises employers, company directors, and individuals across a broad range of industries on regulatory compliance, risk management, and responses to formal enforcement action. From the early stages of investigation through to court proceedings, we’re by your side at every step.

Our solicitors are recognised for delivering strong, results-driven representation that balances legal requirements with commercial realities. Our clients in London and across the UK trust us to manage regulatory risk, defend enforcement actions, and resolve serious matters efficiently and discreetly.

Carson Kaye’s specialist regulatory and health and safety services include:

Ensuring Compliance with Health and Safety Regulations
Handling HSE Investigations and Enforcement Actions
Defence in Health and Safety Prosecutions
Legal Advice & Defence for Corporate Manslaughter Charges
Responding to Enforcement Notices and Prohibition Orders

Contact our Health & Safety Solicitors

Whether you're seeking proactive advice to ensure compliance or urgent representation in response to an enforcement notice or prosecution, our expert team is ready to support you. Call us today on 020 8075 4147 or email info@carsonkaye.co.uk to speak to a specialist solicitor immediately.

Why Choose our Health & Safety Solicitors?

At Carson Kaye, we provide practical, strategic legal advice tailored to your personal relationship with health and safety law. Our solicitors are highly experienced in advising employers, senior managers, and individuals in regulated sectors, ensuring that every client receives comprehensive and proactive support.

We are recognised at Tier 2 in The Legal 500 for our work in regulatory and criminal defence, reflecting our ability to handle high-stakes investigations and prosecutions with skill and tenacity. Whether you are responding to a regulatory investigation, facing court proceedings, or reviewing your organisation’s compliance processes, we offer robust, commercially aware solutions to protect your interests.

With a client-first approach and a strong record of success across the UK, our health and safety solicitors in London are trusted by businesses and individuals to deliver clear advice and strong representation in all matters of health and safety law.

Our Health & Safety Solicitors Services

Ensuring Compliance with Health and Safety Regulations

Staying compliant with health and safety laws is essential for protecting your workforce, avoiding disruption, and reducing the risk of prosecution. Our health and safety defence solicitors offer practical advice on meeting your legal obligations, conducting internal audits, and implementing robust risk management systems.

We work closely with employers, directors, and compliance officers to ensure policies and procedures align with regulatory expectations. By engaging expert guidance early, you reduce your exposure to HSE investigations and possible penalties.

Whether you're updating internal processes or need a full compliance review, our solicitors help you meet the standards set by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), supporting your business with trusted legal insight and preventative strategies.

Handling HSE Investigations and Enforcement Actions

If your business is subject to HSE investigations or a health & safety enforcement action, prompt and informed legal advice is essential. Our health and safety enforcement action solicitors provide clear guidance during all stages of investigation, from initial contact with the Health and Safety Executive to responding to formal interviews and evidence requests.

We advise businesses, directors, and site managers on their legal duties and help prepare detailed responses that protect their interests. With our expert help, you can navigate regulatory scrutiny while maintaining business continuity and compliance.

Defence in Health and Safety Prosecutions

Facing health & safety prosecutions can pose serious financial and reputational risks to any organisation or individual, so seeking prompt assistance is vital. Our health and safety defence solicitors are experienced in defending clients against charges brought by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), local authorities, or other regulators.

We assess the strength of the evidence, advise on plea options, and represent you robustly in court if needed. Our approach is proactive and strategic, aiming to resolve issues at the earliest opportunity, while preparing a strong defence should matters proceed to trial. No matter if you’re charged following an accident, a breach of duty, or as part of wider HSE investigations, we will protect your position at every stage.

Legal Advice and Defence for Corporate Manslaughter Charges

Allegations of corporate manslaughter are among the most serious any organisation can face. Our health and safety defence solicitors provide specialist representation to companies and senior individuals accused under the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007.

These cases often arise following fatal workplace incidents and usually follow extensive HSE investigations. We guide clients through every stage: from initial interviews under caution to complex court proceedings, ensuring a robust, strategic defence.

Our solicitors are well-versed in handling high-profile and sensitive prosecutions and understand the commercial, operational, and reputational impact these charges can bring. If you need trusted legal advice following a fatality, our corporate manslaughter defence team is ready to help.

Responding to Enforcement Notices and Prohibition Orders

Receiving an enforcement notice or prohibition order from the Health and Safety Executive can halt operations and trigger lasting consequences for your business. Our health and safety enforcement action solicitors help you understand the basis of the notice and assess the legality of the action, before advising on whether and how to appeal.

We regularly assist clients in challenging improvement notices and prohibition orders resulting from health and safety executive investigations. Whether through negotiation with the regulator or formal tribunal appeal, we work to resolve enforcement action efficiently and effectively.

Health & Safety FAQs

What should I do if my business is investigated by the HSE?

If the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) begins an investigation into your business, it’s vital to act quickly and with care. Follow these steps:

Seek immediate legal advice – Engage experienced health and safety defence solicitors as soon as possible to protect your position and receive strategic guidance.
Cooperate cautiously – While it’s essential to comply with requests during HSE investigations, avoid making statements or sharing documents without legal input.
Prepare for interviews – If you or your staff are asked to attend interviews under caution, your solicitor can help you understand your rights and respond appropriately.
Document your processes – Ensure health and safety policies, risk assessments, and training records are up to date and accessible.
Respond strategically – With support from health and safety enforcement action solicitors, address any concerns raised to minimise the risk of health and safety prosecutions or enforcement notices.

What are the penalties for health and safety breaches?

Penalties for health and safety breaches can be severe and wide-ranging, depending on the circumstances and level of risk or harm caused. Sanctions may include unlimited fines, disqualification of directors, and even imprisonment. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) may also issue improvement or prohibition notices, forcing operational changes or halting unsafe activities.

In serious cases, health & safety prosecutions may follow, with courts considering the level of culpability and the potential or actual harm. For corporate bodies, reputational damage and financial loss can be extensive. Moreover, when a fatality is involved, corporate manslaughter charges may apply under the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007.

Our health and safety defence solicitors provide advice tailored to your situation and help you mitigate the impact of any penalties. Early intervention during HSE investigations is critical to achieving a favourable outcome and protecting your business’s future.

Can a solicitor help contest an enforcement notice?

Yes, a solicitor can provide vital support when contesting an enforcement notice. If you’ve received an improvement or prohibition notice from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), it's essential to understand your rights and legal options.

Our health and safety enforcement action solicitors will assess the notice's validity, help you respond to the allegations, and advise on possible grounds for appeal. We have significant experience in dealing with health and safety executive investigations and enforcement actions, including negotiating with the HSE and representing clients at employment tribunals.

Inappropriate or unjustified notices can disrupt operations and damage your reputation, so it's critical to act quickly and strategically. Experienced health and safety defence solicitors will guide you through the appeals process, ensuring any challenge is handled robustly.

What constitutes corporate manslaughter?

Corporate manslaughter occurs when a company is found to have caused a person’s death due to serious failings in the management or organisation of health and safety. Under the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007, a business can face criminal prosecution if gross negligence leads to a fatality.

These cases often follow extensive HSE investigations or public inquiries and can result in substantial fines, reputational damage, and, in some instances, director disqualification.

Key factors include a breach of duty of care and a management structure that allowed the failure to occur. If your organisation is under investigation for corporate manslaughter, it's critical to seek legal advice immediately.