Anna is a regulatory defence lawyer specialising in advising organisations on health and safety, food safety, trading standards and environmental law. She assists clients who are being investigated by the Health and Safety Executive, Local Authorities, Environment Agency and Police following serious incidents.
She represents companies in enforcement notice appeals, fee for intervention disputes, environmental permitting issues and prosecutions of companies and individuals for a range of regulatory offences. Anna also provides advice and support for directors and senior managers on regulatory compliance.
Anna assists clients in getting to grips with forthcoming changes to legislation and provides training on a wide variety of health and safety, food safety and environmental topics.
Anna undertakes advocacy on behalf of defendants charged with regulatory offences in the criminal courts and a large part of her practice involves acting for Interested Persons at Inquests. Her inquest experience spans workplace fatalities, prison deaths, motor incidents and healthcare matters.
She is described by the directories as having great experience and being tireless in her determination to achieve results for her clients. Anna is also recognised by Legal 500 for being 'patient, industrious and very hard working'.
Anna qualified as a lawyer in 2003 and joined the regulatory team at Weightmans in 2019.
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She works very hard to protect clients' interests. She is a very able advocate - she brings all her preparation to the table, expresses herself fluently and is always responsive.
Chambers and Partners 2025 -
Anna is a fantastic partner and ensures that from start to finish the process is carried out with professionalism, integrity and rigour.
Chambers and Partners 2025 -
Anna Naylor is an excellent regulatory lawyer. She is highly conscientious and committed to her client's cause. A great asset to Weightmans.
Legal 500 2024 -
Anna Naylor is excellent. She is knowledgeable and supportive in difficult circumstances. Anna understands how H&S matters can impact on an organisation and the relevant witness. Anna gives excellent advice and guidance.
Legal 500 2024 -
Anna Naylor is adept at handling both contentious and non-contentious health and safety matters, including HSE investigations and regulatory compliance. She has notable experience providing counsel on issues arising from fatal accidents.
Chambers and Partners 2024 -
Anna Naylor is an astonishingly good lawyer. Her client care is exceptional, too.
Legal 500 2025 -
Hold Anna Naylor in the highest regard. She is extremely hard-working and fully committed to her client's cause. Her inquest practice is excellent. Anna is a pleasure to work with
Legal 500 2025