BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:Europe/London X-WR-TIMEZONE:Europe/London BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1000096@hsla.org.uk DTSTART:20251009T163000Z DTEND:20251009T200000Z DTSTAMP:20250925T170838Z URL:https://hsla.org.uk/events/the-practicalities-of-health-and-safety-tri als-for-junior-lawyers-panel-discussion/ SUMMARY:"The practicalities of health and safety trials for junior lawyers" panel discussion - In-Person DESCRIPTION:The HSLA Events Committee is delighted to invite you to this ev ent which is being hosted in collaboration with St Philips Chambers in Bir mingham on 9th October 2025 from 5.30pm.\n \;\nThe seminar is titled “The practicalities of health and safety trials for junior lawyers” pa nel discussion\n\nBooking your place\nIn-person bookings for this event cl ose at 5:30 pm on 7 October.\nIn-Person attendance for members and non-mem bers\nOnline for HSLA members only. Online ZOOM booking via this link\n\nP anel:-\n\n Ben Williams\, St Philips Chambers\n Dr Dan Jacklin\, St Phil ips Chambers\n Caroline Depledge\, DWF\n Sophine McCormick\, HCR Law\n\n Short Biography\nBen Williams\n\nBen practises in both regulatory and gene ral crime. He has extensive trial experience across a range of matters inv olving technical and expert evidence\, handling difficult witnesses of fac t and addressing complex legal and procedural arguments. Recent Health &am p\; Safety work includes prosecuting and defending workplace fatalities\, involving issues such as falls from height\; traffic management\; demoliti on work\; responsibilities to and for sub-contractors\; corporate liabilit y for instructions of senior employees and managers\, and personal liabili ty of directors. His appellate experience includes leading authorities on the admissibility of evidence and judicial procedural obligations.\n\nBen is ranked as a Tier 1 Leading Junior for both Crime and Business &\; Re gulatory 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 La w\, in Band A.\n\nDr Dan Jacklin\n\nDan regularly appears before the Magis trates Court and Crown Court on behalf of prosecuting authorities and defe ndants. 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 wh ich turn on expert evidence.\n\nCaroline Depledge – Senior Associate at DWF\n\nCaroline is an experienced specialist regulatory practitioner advis ing companies\, local authorities\, NHS Trusts\, directors and individuals on all aspects of regulatory compliance across a range of sectors includi ng manufacturing\, construction\, retail\, food\, film\, hospitality and t he public sector.\n\nSpecialising in both contentious and non-contentious Health and Safety\, Caroline has a wealth of experience gained over the la st 10 years. Her experience includes investigations and prosecutions acros s a broad spectrum of areas including health and safety\; corporate and gr oss negligence manslaughter\; inquests\; fire safety\; environmental matte rs\; waste management\; transport\; stunt performance and food safety.\n\n Sophie McCormick – Associate at HCR Law\n\nSophie advises on a range of regulatory matters\, dealing with all aspects of health\, safety and envir onmental defence\, coroner’s inquests\, safeguarding advice\, and drivin g and transport matters.\n\nSophie acts for both individuals and companies \; from directors and managers to companies in high-risk sectors such as c onstruction\, waste and manufacturing. Sophie supports businesses and indi viduals through a range of crisis events\, including serious and fatal acc idents\, from regulatory investigation through to prosecution.\nVenue – St Philips Chambers\, 55 Temple Row\, Birmingham\, B2 5LS\nRegistration - from 5:30pm\nSeminar - from 6:00pm\nNetworking and Drinks - from 7:15pm CATEGORIES:Lecture LOCATION:St Philips Chambers\, 55 Temple Row\, Birmingham\, B2 5LS\, United Kingdom GEO:52.480548;-1.897762 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=55 Temple Row\, Birmingham\ , B2 5LS\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=St Philips Chambers:g eo:52.480548,-1.897762 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR