Michael Goodwin QC was invited as a panelist at the FIREX International Conference (Excel Centre in London) on 17 May, 2022.
Michael was joined by Fire Specialist Colin Todd (CS Todd and Associates) and Nick Gianferrari (BLM Solicitors) in a the group discussion Chaired by Sailesh Mehta (Red Lion Chambers). The group discussed Fire Law and Building Safety and presented to the audience on topics such as: Bringing a Fire Prosecution, Defence Case and Strategy, Evidence Collation, Compliance issues and Health and Safety regulation for businesses.
Michael Goodwin said: “We were delighted to provide an informative training discussion to the FIREX International Conference”.
This year’s FIREX International has seen over 1000 people within the fire safety community gather together at the Excel Centre in the 4 day conference with senior professionals from security, facilities management, health and safety and smart buildings in attendance.
VIPs included the government’s senior fire advisor, Sir Ken Knight who is currently the chair of the Independent Expert Advisory Panel at the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities- formed in the immediate aftermath of the Grenfell blaze to advise on fire safety.
Michael is a member of the Red Lion Chambers Fire Law Team has specialist barristers offering expert, business focussed, robust advice and advocacy. The Team represents corporations, company directors, UK fire and rescue authorities, as well as public and investigatory bodies.