Willie Park
Legal Director
Willie specialises in health and safety investigations, the preparation of defences of companies prosecuted for breaches of health and safety legislation and the conduct of fatal accident inquiries. He also advises on white-collar investigations into bribery and corruption, fraud, money laundering, sanctions and export controls.
Willie's experience
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Advised a maritime company on the death of a crew member aboard a vessel. Assisted with inquiries from Police Scotland and provided guidance on the COPFS investigation into COVID-19 related deaths, which may lead to a Fatal Accident Inquiry.
- United Kingdom
- Energy & Natural Resources
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Advised an insurance company on investigating the sinking of their insured fishing vessel. Attended Marine Accident Investigation Branch interviews with the skipper and crew, overcoming challenges due to the incident's proximity and language barriers. Also provided advice to the skipper regarding the Maritime and Coastguard Agency's investigation.
- United Kingdom
- Financial Services
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Conducting a review of the health & safety procedures and policies following the death of a stevedore. The review includes reviewing, updating and consolidating policies and procedures for one of the largest berthing ports in the UK.
- United Kingdom
- Infrastructure
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Advised a government department on a vessel tipping over in a dry dock. Provided ongoing advice on health and safety obligations, engagement with local authorities, and coordination with the dry dock owners and vessel operator. Addressed complex issues related to health and safety regulations for foreign armed forces.
- United Kingdom
- Energy & Natural Resources
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Acted for an international energy client who were served with an Enforcement Notice following a serious foot injury sustained by a crew member on an offshore gangway.
- United Kingdom
- Energy & Natural Resources
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Acted for an energy company investigating a serious injury to a crew member on an offshore installation.
- United Kingdom
- Financial Services
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Acted for the owners and insurers of a fishing vessel following an accident in which a crew member was killed. Defended the court action and appeared for the owners at the Fatal Accident Inquiry.
- United Kingdom
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Acted for the Master of a foreign ship which ran aground in UK waters. Provided advice to the Master in his dealings with the MCA.
- United Kingdom
- Financial Services
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Advised an international energy company following the serving on them of a Prohibition Notice by the HSE.
- United Kingdom
- Energy & Natural Resources
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Acted for an international energy client in a commercial dispute involving the supply of equipment in South America.
- United Kingdom and South America
- Energy & Natural Resources
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