Companies conducting internal investigations into suspected criminality need to think carefully in light of the recent decision in Director of the Serious Fraud Office v Eurasian Natural Resources Corp Ltd [2017] Read more…

Posted on May 25th, 2017 by Lyons Davidson

UK businesses often manage relationships with a multitude of regulators: the HSE, the Environment Agency, local authorities, the FSA, government departments, the DVSA, to name but a few. Managing these Read more…

Posted on Dec 2nd, 2016 by Lyons Davidson

As of the 1 February 2016, the courts in England and Wales will be using the new sentencing guidelines for corporate manslaughter, health and safety and food offences. The guidelines Read more…

Posted on Feb 5th, 2016 by Lyons Davidson

On 6 April 2015, the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 came into force. The Regulations revoke the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 and result in a considerable reform Read more…

Posted on Jul 6th, 2015 by Lyons Davidson

Last week, our ISO 14001 Environmental Management System was audited. We are very pleased to announce that we passed the audit and have been awarded our certification for another three Read more…

Posted on Dec 3rd, 2014 by Lyons Davidson

Lyons Davidson’s Regulatory Corporate Crime team recently gave a presentation to regional businesses and consultants from various industries at the Avon Occupational Safety and Health Group Conference simulating interviews under Read more…

Posted on Jan 14th, 2013 by Lyons Davidson

In May 2011, Professor Ragnar Löfstedt published his review of UK health and safety law, Reclaiming health and safety for all: an independent review of health and safety legislation. The Read more…

Posted on Apr 13th, 2012 by Lyons Davidson

Our article of 14 February 2012 explained the background to, and potential consequences of, the pending Health and Safety (Fees) Regulations 2012.  These were due to be implemented on 6 Read more…

Posted on Apr 2nd, 2012 by Lyons Davidson

There has been much discussion and concern regarding the soon-to-be imposed Health and Safety Executive charging scheme. The idea of HSE inspectors charging for ‘their services’ has caused consternation from Read more…

Posted on Feb 14th, 2012 by Lyons Davidson