Vincent Theobald-Vega

Safety 4 HEd LLP - Health and Safety Expert of the Year

Profile

Vincent Theobald-Vega is a dynamic health and safety expert with over 30 years experience in many sectors, including working as an HSE Inspector (1989 to 1999) and Head of Safety for Newcastle University (2002-2012). Currently a freelance consultant and expert witness as part of Safety 4 HEd LLP.

Vincent had undertaken hundreds of substantial investigations, in both criminal (prosecution and defence) and civil work. Cases include the first HSE prosecution to lead directly to imprisonment for a health and safety matter, and, more recently, the successful defence in an HSE prosecution in Newcastle Crown Court.

Safety 4 HEd LLP undertake Civil and Criminal work (including legal aid cases). Most cases with a three to four week turnround once the case file has been provided. Where this is not able to be achieved, a realistic estimate of the time needed will be provided.

Cases cover many industries and include: work with asbestos; construction safety; education and research; launch new products; accidents investigation; biological safety matters such (including high-hazard pathogens and genetic modification work).

Free initial outline consultations provided.

Awards
In addition to the Lawyer Monthly Expert Witness awards 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018 and 2017. Other selected awards include:
• 2021 – Federation of Forensic and Expert Witness
• 2021 – Corporate International Global Awards
• 2021 & 2020 – M&A Today Global Awards
• 2020 – Global Law Experts Award
• 2020, 2019 and 2018 – Lawyer International Legal 100
• 2020 – International Specialist Business Award
For a full list, visit safety4hed.co.uk/awards/

Memberships
Key memberships and listings include:
• Fellow of the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management
• Fellow of the Royal Society for Public Health
• Chartered Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health
• Member of the Health and Safety Lawyers Association
• Listed in the Occupational Safety and Health Consultants Register
• Listed in the UK Register of Expert Witnesses