Expert legal advice, when you need it most
Criminal investigations and prosecutions brought under HSE legislation now attract substantial fines, with an increasing number of custodial sentences being imposed on directors and employers. Apart from the criminal consequences, a prosecution may also have far-reaching commercial effects on your business.
Help is at hand. If a problem does arise, EEF Advantages can offer you the peace of mind of having an expert legal team available when you need them. Our legal partners Squire Sanders Hammonds can provide you with support and advice about regulatory investigations and prosecutions, as well as 24/7 emergency support in the event of a crisis.
Member benefits include:
- ‘First hour free’ legal advice
- Preferential, highly competitive discounted rates (including Counsel, if required)
- No charge for travel time
- Access to conferencing and library facilities
Our partner
Our partner, Hammonds, is an international law firm with offices throughout the UK, and in France, Germany, Belgium, Spain, China and Hong Kong. It is within the top 30 law firms in the UK and provides clients with pragmatic, commercial legal advice. Its Safety, Health and Environment Group is one of the most respected in the UK, advising clients acrossa broad range of industry sectors including Power Generation and Distribution, Chemicals, Waste, Retail and Manufacturing.
Legal Week has awarded Hammonds the accreditation of Best Legal Adviser in its Client Satisfaction Report 2009.