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Jonathan Grimes
"Jonathan Grimes leads the 'excellent' team at Kingsley Napley LLP, which 'has real expertise defending individuals and directors charged with health and safety offences' and is increasingly acting for corporate clients"
Legal 500 UK 2019, The Clients' Guide to Law Firms
Accidents can occur suddenly and unexpectedly. Those caught up in them can find themselves bewildered by what follows as investigators seek to establish cause and to apportion blame.
With the statutory offence of corporate manslaughter now well established, sentencing guidelines suggesting fines for companies measured in millions of pounds, and custodial sentences available for those convicted of breach of health and safety regulations, the stakes have never been higher for individuals and companies caught up in such cases.
We can provide clear advice on a process that can be complex and may have far-reaching consequences.
Whether representation is needed in an interview under caution, in court proceedings, or just behind the scenes to provide support through the provision of advice, Kingsley Napley has the experience to provide reassurance and assistance to ensure our clients achieve the very best results.
With a proven track record in litigation and regulation, and a wealth of experience representing companies of all sizes, we are uniquely placed to advise companies and individuals in relation to such investigations and prosecutions. Representation is provided by solicitors in our criminal department with support from our Regulatory, Dispute Resolution and Employment teams when needed.
We have experience dealing with the Police, The Health and Safety Executive , Coroner's Inquiries, The Environment Agency , Fire and Rescue authorities, The Marine Accident Investigation Branch , The Civil Aviation Authority, The Air Accident Investigation Branch as well as local authority enforcement departments.
what clients and directories have said
Jonathan Grimes of Kingsley Napley LLP is an experienced lawyer with specialist expertise in health and safety. He offers advice and representation to individuals and businesses regarding investigation, prosecutions and inquests."
Chambers UK 2017
Kingsley Napley LLP’s health and safety team is part of the firm’s wider criminal practice, and defends individuals in criminal investigations and prosecutions."
Legal 500, 2017
Kingsley Napley LLP’s practice sits within the firm’s ‘truly excellent criminal law practice’ and represents clients in prosecutions and criminal investigations. Jonathan Grimes is ‘a great criminal lawyer with a clear understanding of health and safety’."
Legal 500
Jonathan Grimes has much experience in acting for major corporate clients in relation to accidental death cases. Clients say he provides 'first-class, tactical advice'."
Legal 500
Pioneers in the area, with a wealth of expertise."
Chambers UK, A Clients Guide to the UK Legal Profession
They are pragmatic in the approach they take."
Chambers UK, A Clients Guide to the UK Legal Profession
Hannah Eales
Partner
Sophie Wood
Senior Associate (Barrister)
Sophie Bolzonello
Associate (Foreign Qualified Lawyer)
Jane David
Associate
Excellent at defending directors or individuals prosecuted for health and safety and regulatory offences.”
Legal 500 UK 2021
Would I use this firm if I or a member of my family was in trouble? Absolutely, yes! They would probably be the first firm I would go to.”
Legal 500 UK 2021
The firm has an established health and safety practice with strength in depth. Its client base is broad, which is reflected in the fact that it can draw on the experience of partners in other regulatory fields."
Legal 500 UK 2020
