Hayley is a specialist regulatory crime and compliance lawyer advising companies and their directors on all aspects of regulatory compliance and criminal procedure.
Her extensive experience includes advising on investigations and prosecutions in areas as diverse as corporate and gross negligence manslaughter; health and safety; fire safety; inquests; food safety and labelling; waste management and environmental matters; trading standards; advertising compliance; product safety and recall.
Hayley is acutely aware of the issues of brand/reputational risk and advises at all stages of the criminal investigation including crisis management; investigations; interviews under caution; appeals against enforcement notices and conducts her own advocacy in the criminal and Coroners’ courts. She has acted on some of the most high profile cases and public inquiries.
Hayley provides robust and pragmatic advice. She benefits from having experience of prosecuting on behalf of government authorities and private prosecutors, giving her a great insight into the different considerations from 'both sides of the fence'.
Hayley is an active member of the Health and Safety Lawyers Association and Food Law Group and regularly speaks at public events including annual IOSH events.
Hayley is praised in the legal directories as a Leading Partner with 'a unique blend of strong legal knowledge, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong experience of working with enforcing authorities. She also demonstrates commercial awareness and the ability to work effectively with people at all levels of our organisation.’