Health & Safety Prosecution Solicitors London
Recognised as a Legal 500 Leading Firm 2026 and included in The Times Best Law Firms 2026, Lewis Nedas Law advises businesses, company directors and individuals facing health and safety investigations and prosecutions throughout London and England & Wales.
If your business is being investigated by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), a local authority or another regulator, or you have been invited to an interview under caution or charged with a health and safety offence, obtaining specialist legal advice at the earliest opportunity is essential. Call +44 20 7387 2032 or complete our online enquiry form for confidential legal advice.
Specialist Health & Safety Defence Solicitors
Health and safety prosecutions can have serious legal, financial and reputational consequences for businesses and individuals. Investigations are often detailed and can involve extensive documentation, technical evidence, witness statements and expert reports.
Regulators have significant powers to investigate alleged breaches of health and safety legislation. A prosecution can expose businesses to substantial financial penalties, while directors, managers and other individuals may also face criminal proceedings in appropriate cases.
Our solicitors provide strategic legal advice throughout every stage of an investigation, from the first contact with investigators through to interviews under caution, court proceedings and sentencing.
Recognised for Complex Criminal and Regulatory Defence
Lewis Nedas Law is recognised for its work in complex criminal defence and regulatory investigations. Our credentials include:
Recognised as a Legal 500 Leading Firm 2026
Included in The Times Best Law Firms 2026
Partner-led legal representation
More than 40 years’ experience in criminal and regulatory defence
Representation for businesses, company directors and individuals
Advice throughout investigations, interviews, prosecutions and appeals
Close collaboration with leading King’s Counsel and specialist expert witnesses
Every matter is considered on its own facts. Our advice is based upon the available evidence, the relevant legislation and your individual circumstances.
Health & Safety Investigations
Health and safety investigations may arise following:
Workplace accidents
Serious injuries
Fatal workplace incidents
Dangerous occurrences
Alleged breaches of asbestos regulations
Construction incidents
Manufacturing accidents
Food production incidents
Environmental health investigations
Investigations are commonly conducted by the Health and Safety Executive, local authorities or other regulatory bodies depending upon the nature of the incident.
Early legal advice allows businesses to respond appropriately while protecting their legal position throughout the investigation.
Health & Safety Prosecutions
Most prosecutions are brought under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, together with associated regulations covering specific industries and workplace risks. Cases may involve allegations concerning:
Failure to protect employees
Unsafe systems of work
Inadequate risk assessments
Poor supervision
Unsafe equipment
Breaches of asbestos regulations
Construction safety
Manual handling
Machinery safety
Where appropriate, prosecutions may also involve allegations against individual directors or senior managers.
Interviews Under Caution
During an investigation, directors, managers or employees may be invited to attend interviews under caution. These interviews can become important evidence in any subsequent prosecution.
Our solicitors advise clients before and during interviews, explaining their legal rights, reviewing the available evidence and preparing an appropriate response.
Sentencing and Financial Penalties
The courts take health and safety offences seriously. When determining sentence, the court will consider factors including the seriousness of the breach, the level of culpability, the risk of harm created, whether injury or death occurred, the financial resources of the organisation, and mitigating and aggravating factors.
Financial penalties for organisations can be substantial, particularly where larger businesses are involved. Preparing detailed and persuasive mitigation can play an important role during the sentencing process.
Health & Safety Prosecution Concerning Asbestos Removal
Lewis Nedas Law represented the directors of a long-established food processing business following allegations concerning the removal of asbestos from commercial premises. The case involved alleged breaches of health and safety legislation that exposed our clients to significant financial penalties and potential reputational damage.
The matter was led by Jeffrey Lewis, who prepared the legal defence and detailed mitigation on behalf of the directors. Our work included:
Careful analysis of the prosecution evidence
Detailed preparation of mitigation
Consideration of the applicable Sentencing Council guidelines
Instructing experienced specialist counsel
Detailed submissions regarding the appropriate venue for sentencing
Following legal submissions made on behalf of our clients, the Magistrates’ Court accepted jurisdiction rather than committing the matter to the Crown Court for sentence. The court imposed financial penalties that were substantially lower than those anticipated had the matter proceeded before the Crown Court.
Every case depends upon its own facts, and previous outcomes do not guarantee similar results.
Advising Businesses and Individuals in Regulatory Proceedings
Lewis Nedas Law has extensive experience advising businesses and individuals facing regulatory investigations and criminal prosecutions. Our work includes representing clients involved in Health and Safety Executive investigations, local authority prosecutions, asbestos-related investigations, manufacturing incidents, construction accidents, workplace injury prosecutions, regulatory interviews under caution, sentencing hearings and appeals where appropriate.
Our regulatory defence work is led by Jeffrey Lewis, who has extensive experience advising businesses and company directors facing complex criminal and regulatory proceedings.
What Should You Do If You Are Being Investigated?
If your business becomes the subject of a health and safety investigation:
Obtain specialist legal advice immediately
Early legal advice enables your solicitor to assess the investigation, explain your legal obligations and develop an appropriate defence strategy.
Preserve relevant documents and records
Retain accident reports and risk assessments.
Seek legal advice before attending any interview under caution
These interviews can become important evidence in any subsequent prosecution.
Avoid making detailed statements without legal representation
Speak to your solicitor before responding to investigators.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who investigates health and safety offences?
The Health and Safety Executive or the relevant local authority usually investigates alleged breaches.
Can company directors be prosecuted?
Yes. Directors and senior managers may face prosecution depending on the circumstances and evidence.
What legislation governs health and safety prosecutions?
Many prosecutions are brought under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and associated regulations.
Can businesses receive substantial fines?
Yes. Financial penalties can be significant and depend on the seriousness of the offence and the organisation’s turnover.
When should I instruct a solicitor?
As soon as you become aware of an investigation or receive contact from a regulator.
Contact Our Health & Safety Prosecution Solicitors London
If your business, organisation or company directors are facing investigation or prosecution under health and safety legislation, obtaining specialist legal advice at the earliest opportunity can make a significant difference.
Lewis Nedas Law is recognised as a Legal 500 Leading Firm 2026 and included in The Times Best Law Firms 2026. We advise businesses, directors and individuals throughout London and across England and Wales on health and safety investigations, regulatory prosecutions and criminal proceedings.
Your matter will be handled by Jeffrey Lewis, who has extensive experience representing clients facing complex regulatory investigations and prosecutions.
To speak with Jeffrey Lewis, call +44 20 7387 2032 or complete our online enquiry form to arrange a confidential consultation.