We are regularly instructed by businesses — limited companies, sole traders, partnerships and larger organisations — as well as private individuals, property owners, employees and other related persons, to provide advice and defence in legal proceedings concerning Health and Safety prosecutions, Fatal Accident Inquiries and accidents or fatalities at work under investigation by public organisations such as Police Scotland, the HSE, SEPA, Local Authorities or the Traffic Commissioner.
Robust, Court-Tested Representation
With our extensive experience robustly representing clients and businesses in the courts of Scotland, we bring these refined skills to ensure our client's reputation and position is prepared and presented in the most appropriate manner possible — protecting the position and reputation of the individual or business we represent. Our clients regularly recommend us to other businesses and individuals due to our commercially aware, straightforward and clear approach to explaining complex matters. We employ a range of skills, tactics and strategies honed through our firm's extensive experience defending clients and businesses both within and outside the court setting. We present and protect our clients' position in the most robust manner possible, and ensure they are thoroughly represented from the outset — both within the court setting and prior to any matter reaching court.
The Service We Provide
The service provided by our legal team in relation to Health and Safety matters ranges from providing advice and representation at Public Inquiries and Fatal Accident Inquiries, defending and representing individuals and businesses in the Criminal Courts of Scotland, attending any interviews with public bodies, and providing initial advice prior to any formal investigations or interviews — including liaison with relevant public bodies. Using our skills and remaining at all times commercially aware, complementing our tactical and strategic awareness, are vital to ensure our clients are best represented at all stages of any case or investigation.
Forms of Representation
Representation by our firm takes a number of forms — including supporting and acting as your representative during any meetings with any investigative or regulatory body, and providing advice in respect of any enforcement procedure or action including prohibition or improvement notices.
Contact Us
If your business or you personally are facing a Health and Safety investigation, prosecution or enforcement notice, contact Charles Ferguson Solicitors as soon as possible on 0141 345 5735 to arrange a meeting at our Glasgow office, or 01698 285 885 to arrange a meeting at our Hamilton office. Early advice protects your position, your reputation and your business.