Ashfords LLP

Ashfords LLP harnesses cross-sectoral expertise to assist national organisations with the full scope of regulatory health and safety matters, undertaking crisis management, advisory and defence representation work. Based in Bristol, team lead Ian Manners is renowned for handling ‘heavyweight cases’ involving fatal injury and care-related suicide, representing clients in issues from the immediate aftermath of serious incidents to the regulatory investigation and prosecution stages. Working between Bristol and Exeter, Lara Moore specialises in health and safety matters in the marine and transport sector, while Rory MacNeice advises on compliance issues arising in sports. Associate Zoe Hunt is a key contact for clients facing regulatory prosecution and investigation, as well as sensitive inquest work.