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Joanne Witheford

Director, Manchester

Joanne is a regulatory law expert specialising in Public Inquiries, Crisis Management, Health and Safety and Transport regulatory matters.
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Experience

Joanne's recent experience includes being the Recognised Legal Representative for a number of public and private sector organisations in several Public Inquiries, including the Covid-19 Inquiry, the Brook House Inquiry and the Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry.  

Joanne is an experienced crisis management lawyer, defending companies and company directors who are facing investigation and criminal prosecution by the CPS, the Health and Safety Executive and Local Authorities following workplace incidents. Joanne is regularly approached by insurers and clients directly thanks to her delicate yet commercial handling of sensitive cases and has a real expertise in this area which sets her apart. 

Joanne is a first choice advisor in providing crisis support to some of the largest logistics and transport businesses in the UK; providing advice and support in relation to operator licensing matters, Traffic Commissioner hearings, DVSA audits and investigations, and criminal prosecutions.