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Admitted in 1980, Crispin was a partner from 1986 and joined Weightmans in April 2011. He became a consultant in May 2023. He leads the London office of a nationwide health and safety team which works exclusively in this field.

Crispin's roots are in insurance litigation where he was a specialist for over 30 years in employers', public, product and motor liability claims.

His caseload now exclusively involves advising clients under regulatory investigations and prosecutions by HSE/Environmental Health Officers in local government and Police, as well as inquests, for law enforcement agencies, individuals and the full range of commercial business activity including construction, waste management, leisure, transport, education, care sector, manufacturing and fire safety.

Crispin is frequently instructed by other specialist firms where conflicts of interest arise.

He is a regular speaker at Health & Safety seminars for clients and the firm and for ten years, Crispin was Hon Treasurer and an Exec Comm member of the Health & Safety Lawyers Association, of which he is now an honorary life member.

As to notable cases, he acted for Veolia Environmental Services in the leading 2011 case on the interpretation of health and safety law (R v Tangerine Confectionary & Veolia ES(UK) Ltd and for an interested party in the Administrative Court decision November 2013 Chief Constable of Devon & Cornwall v HM Coroner for Plymouth Torbay and South Devon dealing with questions for coroner's juries.

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  • Crispin Kenyon's knowledge stretches across a broad spectrum of industries, including the public, aviation and construction sectors. He has extensive experience acting on behalf of organisations during HSE investigations, inquests and prosecutions following serious incidents and fatal accidents

    Chambers and Partners 2025

  • Crispin Kenyon has unsurpassed expertise and experience in this field and is the ultimate safe pair of hands.

    Legal 500 2025

  • Crispin Kenyon has years of experience in this field but his main skill is in really engaging with the client to agree a strategy. Any client will appreciate his calm appreciation of the situation. Crispin is absolutely thorough in his preparedness so we can plan for every eventuality.

    Legal 500 2025

  • Crispin Kenyon has a long career in this area, and is wise and user friendly for those facing difficult prosecutions.

    Legal 500 2025

  • Crispin Kenyon is super; a wealth of experience and calm authority.

    Legal 500 2025