Natalie Puce

Information about the specialist

natalie.puce@blmlaw.com

Career

Natalie is a specialist regulatory defence lawyer with over 15 years’ experience. She advises and represents individuals, directors and organisations from both the corporate and public sectors.

Natalie’s extensive experience includes investigations and prosecutions commenced by a wide range of regulatory bodies including the Police, Health and Safety Executive, Local Authorities, Office of Rail Regulation, Office for Nuclear Regulation and the Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales. She has handled many corporate and gross negligence manslaughter cases and has advised on a wide range of regulatory matters.

Natalie provides support in the immediate aftermath of fatal and serious incidents, advising on the regulators' powers and investigation, commencing an investigation and advising on all stages thereafter to include options in respect of interviews under caution. Natalie advises on plea and prepares cases for court, both plea and mitigation hearings and trials.

Natalie also represents clients’ interests at many inquests, including complex Article 2 inquests and has public inquiry experience.

Natalie is part of the 24/7 Crisis Connection Emergency Helpline ensuring that clients have access to specialist legal advice as soon as an incident occurs. She also delivers training to clients on emergency response, what to expect during a regulatory investigation and inquests.