My role
I am a partner and lead the firm’s regulatory team. My work predominantly relates to advising and representing clients in the health and social care and social housing sectors.
My experience
I have significant experience in a broad range of regulatory proceedings. I advise clients during police and regulatory investigations. I represent clients in criminal and regulatory proceedings, including health and safety prosecutions, and I have significant experience representing clients during inquests. I have acted in many high profile and complex cases of significant public interest. My clients appreciate my calm approach and ability to provide expert support at a time of crises.
‘Tim Coolican, as partner is the platonic ideal of a lawyer. Calm, decent, hardworking, sensible, and always right. His understated manner is a delight.’ Legal 500, 2023
‘Tim Coolican – has a calm, reassuring manner and can cut through to the heart of the issues rapidly. His advice is well-presented and delivers the desired result.’ Legal 500, 2023
My specialisms
- Regulatory investigations and proceedings
- Criminal investigations and proceedings
- Health and safety
- Inquests
- Judicial review
Blog
My latest articles
The Regulator of Social Housing’s consumer review 2021 to 2022: Lessons for the future of social housing regulation
On 14 July 2022, the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) published its annual consumer review. The review covers the year 2021-22, providing valuable insight into the issues causing the RSH greatest concern and highlighting several matters that providers will need to address.
Greenfeeds Limited prosecution – lessons to be learnt
The Greenfeeds Limited prosecution highlights the human cost of failing to prioritise safety at work and the serious consequences for the organisations and individuals found to be at fault.
Regulator of Social Housing’s annual consumer review: A look at the past
On 7 September 2021, the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) published its annual consumer review.