Emergency Services
Broad range of legal services for the emergency services
based on years of experience in this specialist sector.
The emergency services represent a
particularly high-profile and sensitive area of public sector work.
For the authorities charged with these responsibilities, compliance
with the law, regulations and standards of performance are
crucially important issues. Lapses can be costly, not only
financially but also in terms of reputation and impact on public
confidence.
Weightmans' Emergency Services team are
acknowledged experts in this specialist sector.
We act for more police forces and police
authorities than any other firm in private practice, and we are
retained by a number of ambulance trusts and fire authorities on a
range of contentious and non-contentious issues.
Our extensive experience gives us a unique
insight into your needs and expectations as a public employer. We
understand the demands and pressures placed upon you, and have
in-depth knowledge of the legal, social and political environment
you work within. In particular, we recognise the public policy
considerations that must be taken into account and the need to
preserve and protect the reputation and good standing of your
organisation.
Our approach is based on forming a committed
relationship with your team members and working closely together to
achieve your goals. The advice we offer is robust, practical and
realistic, and one of our greatest strengths is the ability to
translate legal technicalities into plain English. Members of
our ‘blue light’ team are authors of “Emergency Services Law and
Liability " recently published by Jordans.
The specialist lawyers who make up our
Emergency Services team are all experts in their field, therefore
the time they spend is kept to a minimum, enabling us to provide
you with the most efficient and cost-effective service
possible.
"The team advises on claims work, judicial reviews,
inquests and operational advice..that translates into a general
national offering much admired by rivals. Research reveals that
clients appreciate the human touch fron a personal team."
Chambers & Partners UK Guide to
the Legal Profession 2006
