Direct Access Barrister
Toby William Sasse
Direct Access Barrister
Toby William Sasse
I advise and represent people who have been injured or bereaved to help them recover damages or other compensation, particularly in difficult cases which others may have rejected. I can advise on who might be to blame, how to proceed, overcoming time limits, and can prepare relevant documents needed to bring a claim, as well as appearing in court or conducting settlement negotiations. I act for bereaved families at inquests to enable them to press for the answers they seek and to cross-examine experts, police or other witnesses. I specialise in acting for Operators of goods vehicles and buses, drivers and license applicants before the Traffic Commissioner and on appeal to the Upper Tribunal and in respect of other licensing proceedings including firearms in the crown court.
Area of Law
Health and Safety, including Product Liability
I hold a post-graduate Diploma in Health and Safety Law. I have dealt with prosecutions under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 following accidents including fatalities, under road traffic legislation in respect of road transport, environmental health and product liability offences.
Licensing
Representing Operators, directors, transport managers and drivers at Public Inquiry and on appeal in the Upper Tribunal (formerly transport tribunal) and Court of Appeal. Als in respect of firearms and other licensing applications and appeals.
Personal Injury
30 years experience in complex and high value injury and fatality claims in the High Court, County Court and on Appeal (ranging from £25,000 - £10m+) including spinal injury, traumatic brain injury, complex multiple injuries (polytrauma) severe psychological effects, limb loss, scarring, damage to senses, chronic pain, and involving complex treatment, care and rehabilitation claims, covering claims in negligence, employer's liability and statutory duty, product liability, and housing injury claims.
Regulatory
I specialise in Road Transport licensing for Operators, Directors, Drivers and Applicants before Traffic Commissioners and on appeal to the Upper Tribunal. I also undertake representation in H&S, Environmental, Product Safety prosecutions.
What sort of work do I do?
I will advise on factual, legal, procedural and tactical issues successfully to bring/defend a claim; draw up letters of claim, applications and forms, statements and other documents to be submitted by clients to opponents or a court/tribunal. I will attend to represent clients at preliminary hearings, trials, inquests and appeals, and undertake negotiations/mediations with opposing parties at all stages of proceedings.
Who do I work for?
Private individuals, professionals and businesses seeking practical advice, drafting and representation at hearings.