The HSLA Events Committee is delighted to invite you to this event which is being hosted in collaboration with St Philips Chambers in Birmingham on 9th October 2025 from 5.30pm.

The seminar is titled “The practicalities of health and safety trials for junior lawyers” panel discussion

– via ZOOM

Bookings for this event close at 10:30 AM on 9 October. A reminder and the webinar link will be sent by ZOOM one day and one hour before the event.

In-Person for members and non-members book via this link and Online via ZOOM for HSLA members only, use the below booking form.

Panel:-

• Ben Williams, St Philips Chambers
• Dr Dan Jacklin, St Philips Chambers
• Caroline Depledge, DWF
• Sophine McCormick, HCR Law

Short Biography

Ben Williams

Ben practises in both regulatory and general crime. He has extensive trial experience across a range of matters involving technical and expert evidence, handling difficult witnesses of fact and addressing complex legal and procedural arguments. Recent Health & Safety work includes prosecuting and defending workplace fatalities, involving issues such as falls from height; traffic management; demolition work; responsibilities to and for sub-contractors; corporate liability for instructions of senior employees and managers, and personal liability of directors. His appellate experience includes leading authorities on the admissibility of evidence and judicial procedural obligations.

Ben is ranked as a Tier 1 Leading Junior for both Crime and Business & Regulatory in the Legal 500 2025 and is recommended in Chambers 2025 in both Crime and Health & Safety. He is on the Attorney General’s List of Specialist Regulatory Advocates in Health and Safety and Environmental Law, in Band A.

Dr Dan Jacklin

Dan regularly appears before the Magistrates Court and Crown Court on behalf of prosecuting authorities and defendants. As a specialist fellow of the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM) and with eight years’ experience as an expert witness for health and safety, he brings a unique perspective to cases which turn on expert evidence.

Caroline Depledge – Senior Associate at DWF

Caroline is an experienced specialist regulatory practitioner advising companies, local authorities, NHS Trusts, directors and individuals on all aspects of regulatory compliance across a range of sectors including manufacturing, construction, retail, food, film, hospitality and the public sector.

Specialising in both contentious and non-contentious Health and Safety, Caroline has a wealth of experience gained over the last 10 years. Her experience includes investigations and prosecutions across a broad spectrum of areas including health and safety; corporate and gross negligence manslaughter; inquests; fire safety; environmental matters; waste management; transport; stunt performance and food safety.

Sophie McCormick – Associate at HCR Law

Sophie advises on a range of regulatory matters, dealing with all aspects of health, safety and environmental defence, coroner’s inquests, safeguarding advice, and driving and transport matters.

Sophie acts for both individuals and companies; from directors and managers to companies in high-risk sectors such as construction, waste and manufacturing. Sophie supports businesses and individuals through a range of crisis events, including serious and fatal accidents, from regulatory investigation through to prosecution.

Venue – St Philips Chambers, 55 Temple Row, Birmingham, B2 5LS

Seminar – from 6:00pm

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