Crisis Management and Legal Risk: A Practical Guide for UK Manufacturers
In the early stages of a crisis, decisions made within hours can shape legal and reputational outcomes for years. Having advised manufacturers under investigation following serious incidents, preparedness — or the lack of it — can make all the difference. In today’s environment, manufacturers increasingly find themselves facing complex crises. When something goes wrong, whether […]
Product Safety and Integrity: Legal and Ethical Responsibilities for UK Manufacturers
Strategic Advice on Safety and Compliance In work defending manufacturers under scrutiny for product-related harm, gaps between what was claimed about a product and how it performed in reality frequently emerge. When safety is compromised, whether through oversight or misrepresentation, legal consequences can be severe. Manufacturers are under increasing pressure to ensure that products they […]
Leading from the Top: A Strategic Guide to Safety and Legal Risk for UK Manufacturers
The Business Imperative: Managing Legal Risk for Value Maximisation At White & Black, we understand that for UK manufacturers, every commercial decision carries inherent risk. Proactive corporate risk management is not just about compliance — it is fundamental to safeguarding your operations and maximising business value. This strategic guide is designed to empower senior managers […]
Corporate Manslaughter: A Risk Management Guide for UK Manufacturers
What is the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007, and how does it affect UK Manufacturers? The Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 holds companies criminally liable for gross management failures leading to a person’s death. Managing this exposure is fundamental to safeguarding operations and maximising business value. As part of our Leading […]
Embedding Safety Culture: Senior Management’s Strategic Role in Risk Mitigation
In advising manufacturers and other businesses under investigation for serious safety breaches, legal exposure usually stems not from a single operational failure, but from a lack of leadership oversight. By embedding a culture of safety, companies can avoid problems and focus on achieving their business goals. Senior management play a pivotal role in shaping a […]
Manufacturer’s Duty: Proactively Managing Product Risk and Preventing Harm
Strategic Legal Advice for Manufacturers Manufacturers are subject to a web of legal obligations designed to protect employees, consumers and the public. When death or injury occurs as a result of a product, consequences can be severe. Manufacturers may face criminal liability under health and safety law or corporate manslaughter legislation or civil liability under […]
White & Black Announces Three-Year Partnership with Oxford University Women’s Rugby
This three-year agreement provides long-term support for women’s rugby in Oxford and signals our commitment to building a lasting, fruitful relationship with a great local club.
Maximising value for global data protection provider Predatar
White & Black recently advised innovative recovery assurance technology provider Predatar, on the acquisition of its Managed Service Provider subsidiary, Silverstring Limited, by UK-based IT services provider Celerity.
White & Black accredits as an Oxford Living Wage Employer
White & Black is proud to announce that it has been accredited as an Oxford Living Wage employer, demonstrating its commitment to fair pay and supporting valued employees in one of the UK’s most expensive cities.
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Calculated Risks, Lasting Value: An Olympian’s ‘Accidental’ Entrepreneurial Journey