Addleshaw Goddard

Addleshaw Goddard has a standout health and safety practice recognised for its 24/7 crisis response, deep sectoral knowledge, and involvement in major public inquiries, inquests, and compliance matters. Led by Erin Shoesmith, the team is active across the transport, energy, healthcare, and construction spaces, with increasing mandates linked to the Building Safety Act. David Young is a go-to adviser on fatalities, product recalls, and regulatory investigations, while Stuart Wardlaw handles major industrial incidents and enforcement defence in Scotland and the North East. Adrian Mansbridge leads the firm’s building safety work and represents clients in complex inquests and prosecutions.