IEM Consultancy is proud to partner with David Burrows-Sutcliffe, an expert in major incident preparedness and response. David has advised UK government departments, including the Cabinet Office, Home Office, Ministry of Defence, Department of Health & Social Care, Foreign & Commonwealth Office, and HM Treasury. He has also trained emergency responders nationwide and supported the Manx Government on emergency preparedness.

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David has worked on high-profile major incident cases, representing victims in events such as the Deal Barracks Bombing, Ladbroke Grove, and the Clapham Rail Disasters. He played a key role in the Princess Diana Inquest in 2008 and the 7/7 London Bombing Inquests in 2010/11. After 7/7, David advised London’s emergency services on lessons learned and their implementation. His experience extends to the Chinook helicopter crash in 2008, the death of Red Arrows pilot Flt Lt Sean Cunningham, and the 2017 Borough Market and London Bridge attacks.

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David has also sat with district and circuit judges in both criminal and civil courts, gaining insight into the judicial process. His international experience includes advising Malaysia Airlines in Kuala Lumpur. He regularly presents for NHS England, the London Fire Brigade, the Welsh Government, and JESIP, and teaches on NARU and NILO courses.

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, David advised NHS bodies, local authorities, and the Welsh Government on legal accountability. In 2021, he also provided advice related to COP26. As a member of the steering group for Local Resilience Forums (LRFs), David continues to shape national emergency preparedness and response strategies.