Specialist Regulatory Legal Advice

We are in your corner.

For over 20 years, Osborn Abas Hunt has provided specialist cross-industry support to commercial clients of all sizes, helping them navigate the challenges of health and safety compliance, providing top-tier regulatory enforcement defence and offering unmatched around-the-clock crisis response services. 

Sectors we work in

“Madeleine is the most tenacious solicitor I know.”
- Engineer engaged as an expert in respect of a complex civil engineering accident
“I have no hesitation whatever in recommending Madeleine and her team to you.”
- Managing Director of a leading Contractor following an acquittal after a 3 week trial at the Old Bailey
“Madeleine has been instrumental in identifying a clear and insightful strategy coupled with a determination to see it implemented.”
- Managing Director of a leading national construction firm
“Madeleine’s dedication and commitment to and understanding of her clients is second to none.”
- Managing Director of a leading national construction firm
“If I needed to instruct a solicitor in this field, Madeleine would be my first choice.”
John Doe
CEO

Our legal services

Specialist Regulatory Legal Advice

Compliance

Expert advice for businesses on best practice when it comes to health and safety, and regulatory compliance.

Compliance

Custom packages combining elements of our legal services, and bespoke training programmes to suit your specific business needs.

Our 24/7 accident and incident response service gives you the peace of mind that your business will have the necessary support and advice when things go wrong.

We have a track record of success in appealing regulator enforcement notices, helping our clients to avoid the reputational damage that they bring.

We provide nationwide coverage of coronial proceedings arising out of workplace fatalities and deaths arising from the provision of activities, products and services, and are well versed in the thorough preparation these matters require in light of the impact they may have on criminal and civil proceedings.

We have vast experience in representing corporate bodies facing criminal prosecution arising from their activities.

Our Awards & Accreditations

Ranked in
Chambers UK
2023

The Legal 500
Hall of Fame

Who’s Who
Published Annually Since 1849

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Company Highlights

Representing the country’s largest housebuilder in respect of a fatality of a worker that occurred at a large housing development in Crewe.
Successfully defended a large UK construction company in a 2 week trial following an accident where a construction worker was crushed by 2.6 tonnes of metal; a case which took 5 years to come to trial.
Representing a leading concreting firm in respect of life-changing injuries to two workers at a large construction site in Manchester.
Represented the country’s second largest fire and rescue service in respect of an accident where a fire fighter became unconscious during a selection exercise, leading to a complex criminal investigation, and securing a ‘no further action’ outcome.
Represented a global healthcare equipment manufacturer following the death of an elderly care home resident who was being assisted to use the bathroom with a hoist.
Represented a specialist chemical manufacturer in respect of an explosion that occurred at their plant in December 2015.
Acted for one of the UK’s largest hotel chains following a fatality on one of their properties.
Represented a national cleaning contractor, which was acquitted after a 3 week trial at the Old Bailey after a worker was crushed between 2 buses at a Bus Depot.