Ian Bridge has substantial experience in regulatory enforcement.
He has been on the Attorney Generals A list of counsel for many years authorised to handle the most serious cases. He appears for and against individuals and companies being prosecuted by the Department for Business Innovation and Skills, The Health and Safety Executive, The Environment Agency other Relevant Agencies.
He has substantial experience in regulatory crime and is an expert in the criminal liability of company officers.
He is an expert in both financial and non-financial regulatory enforcement.
He has acted in a number of cases where allegations of breaches of the Financial Services and Markets Act 200 have been pursued.
He has acted in a number of cases involving death and serious injuries where company officers have faced manslaughter and health and safety allegations. He is regularly instructed by companies and individuals facing Health and Safety investigations. He regularly prosecutes, defends and appears at inquests.
He is instructed by multinational corporations for advice on wide ranging regulatory topics ranging from the application of the general product safety regulations to the reach provisions covering the use of dangerous chemicals
He has advised corporations as to the impact of Anti-Terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 re the extension of the jurisdiction of UK authorities to prosecute corruption offences. Such matters are now covered by the groundbreaking Bribery Act 2010. He has conducted seminars amd lectures to multinational clients and foreign government representatives on the Bribery Act 2010.
Ian welcomes direct instructions from clients whether through in house lawyers or directors without legal qualification.
"Ian Bridge is a very tenacious and robust advocate."
Chambers UK 2023
"Ian is a very capable advocate and possesses a wealth of experience in complex and heavy fraud cases as well as other disciplines. He is excellent with clients and always very approachable to solicitors. He is a very capable leading junior, who can go head-to-head with Queen's counsel. He has a broad level of expertise - civil commercial, regulatory, and complex crime.’
Legal 500 2023
"I instruct Ian Bridge in cases where I need someone who I know is a streetfighter. You can rest assured he will work as hard as you do to get the case home."
Chambers UK 2022
"Ian’s great strength is his ability to empathise with his clients and make them feel that he is absolutely on their side."
Legal 500 2022
“A good analyst" and "very persuasive and forceful in court.”
Chambers UK 2021
“Strong and incisive when presenting tax cases and in cross-examination.”
Legal 500 2021 (Chancery, Probate and Tax)
“Particularly recommended for tax matters.”
Legal 500 2020
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