Teresa Hitchcock
PartnerInternational Co-Head of Product Liability and Mass Torts
Head of Safety, Health & Environment, UK
About
Education
- Trent Polytechnic, Environmental Health and Science Degree (MIEH DIP)
- Nottingham Trent, LLB (Hons) Degree 2:1
Awards
Teresa is described in Legal 500 2011 as 'excellent' and 'extremely knowledgeable' who 'understands issues, and is very experienced and responsive'.
Pro Bono
Teresa has strong connections with local business in the Sheffield area. For many years she has been a leading figure in the South Yorkshire Green Business Club, an organisation which enables smaller businesses in the area to benefit from the expertise of larger businesses, regulators and the academic community and improve their contribution to sustainable development. Teresa was recently appointed a Board Member for Sheffield First for Environment, the local partnership established by Sheffield City Council to champion environmental issues in the area.
Seminars
Teresa is a well-known speaker at national and international conferences on environmental and health and safety compliance.
Prior Experience
1991 to date, DLA Piper (National Head of SHE (Safety, Health & Environment) since 1996)
1986 to 1990, Principal Grade Environmental Health Officer North West Leicestershire District Council Food Safety/Health and Safety/Pollution Control
1984 to 1986, Senior Grade Environmental Health Officer Erewash Borough Council, Ilkeston Pollution and Health and Safety
1981 to 1984, District Environmental Health Officer Erewash Borough Council, Ilkeston Food Safety
1986 to 1990, Principal Grade Environmental Health Officer North West Leicestershire District Council Food Safety/Health and Safety/Pollution Control
1984 to 1986, Senior Grade Environmental Health Officer Erewash Borough Council, Ilkeston Pollution and Health and Safety
1981 to 1984, District Environmental Health Officer Erewash Borough Council, Ilkeston Food Safety
Memberships And Affiliations
- Chartered Institute of Environmental Health
- Law Society
- UKELA