Inquests & Public Inquiries

There is no other junior who has as broad and deep a level of experience. He is a true force of nature and is extremely impressive on expert evidence.

Matthew is hard-working and forensic in his approach, with strong advocacy and client care skills.

Matthew is outstanding. He is a very thorough, clever and measured advocate.

Neil is an excellent barrister and a really polished advocate.

Neil is a brilliant technical lawyer and tactician and an amazing advocate. He deals with clients brilliantly and he is a joy to have on the team. He is our first port of call.

Neil is an excellent all-round silk with ability to distil complex and voluminous material into simple and effective advocacy.

Neil is a class act and a really formidable and excellent advocate.

She is extremely capable, very enthusiastic and a real self-starter. Nikita is really an excellent asset to any team.

Nikita is very hard-working and always will help you with her advice.

Nikita McNeill is brilliant.

Peter is practical and logical but he cares about the clients. His advocacy is fantastic - it is very sharp and very cutting. He leads witnesses to a place no one saw coming.

Peter is a calm and reassuring presence who has the gravitas of a silk but all the soft skills necessary in dealing with bereaved families.

Peter has a wonderful way with words; he brings the drafting to life. He is pragmatic and he reads the room well.

Peter is incredibly analytical with immense experience in inquiries. He is softly-spoken but hard-hitting.

He can be relied upon in challenging and complex matters. His careful handling of witnesses enables them to give their best evidence and to have confidence.

He has great judgement and is a hard-working, superb barrister.

Alasdair is a very smooth cross-examiner. He gets all the key points without the witness realising.

Alasdair is fantastic. He is clever, thoughtful and the one you want by your side in a crisis.

Leanne is good on the details yet sees the big picture.

Leanne is frequently instructed for Article 2 inquests. She has a strong reputation, tenacity and real attention to detail.

Leanne works harder than anyone I've ever worked with. She is completely unfazed by tons of documents and she knows cases and facts inside out.

Oliver is very bright, responsive and a very safe, reliable pair of hands.

Oliver is always consistent and his work is appreciated by the clients.

Oliver is a fantastic leader with great vision to do things differently and on behalf of our clients.

Jo is a future silk with experience beyond her year's call.

Jo is really clever and extremely hard-working.

Jo is authoritative. Her advocacy is firm and very clear, and she has very good judgement.

Jo's attention to detail is fantastic, and she is personable with families and an excellent advocate.

Jo is quick to respond and always gives high-quality advice.

Shaheen is a hard-working barrister.

She is absolutely superb and a brilliant advocate. She handled a challenging inquest with tremendous expertise and was on top of all the complex issues.

Clodagh shows determination in court but delivers it carefully. She is a very effective cross-examiner who leaves no stone left unturned.

Clodagh is a tough negotiator and is always available to deal with queries.

David provides very good and clear advice.

David is a very knowledgeable and strong operator.

Emma is exceptionally skilled and knowledgeable. She is passionate, empathetic and has a real drive to seek justice, leaving no stone unturned. As a family, we knew we were fully supported.

Emma is a brilliant advocate and is excellent with family members. She gives good commercial advice and is adept at managing expectations.

Gideon is a really effective advocate. He works collaboratively and has a real keen eye for detail.

Clients instinctively trust Gideon, and rightly so. His judgement is very good and he clearly cares about his work. He is always well prepared and is clear and commanding advocate.

Gideon is impressive on his feet and great in front of clients.

Jess is very good with bereaved families and she has very broad experience.

Jim is my go-to for inquests. He digests disclosure imminently and knows which tactical points to take. He is brilliant on his feet and tenacious.

Jim has an excellent manner with clients - the right balance of compassion and gravitas. He puts clients at their ease and is incredibly knowledgeable on coronial law.

Jim is very friendly and approachable. He is able to get to the nub of the argument really quickly.

He was really forensic and very thorough in going through the papers. His drafting was great, as was his advocacy.

Jonathan is doggedly determined to obtain the answers bereaved relatives need and is adept at flexing his approach and tacking when unexpected evidence comes to light.

Jonathan's drafting is very comprehensive. He is capable on his feet and able to adapt.

Jonathan is a thorough, considered and highly capable counsel. He has a measured and considerate manner with witnesses, giving them confidence and support.

Shahram is very approachable. He pushes things forward and is really good on his feet.

Shahram deals really well with some of the most distressing and sensitive issues. He explains things really carefully and understands clients' concerns and worries.

Suzanne is a very measured advocate and gets her points across. She is so detailed, thorough and wonderful to work with.

Thomas has a keen eye for detail and delivers high-quality service.

Thomas is extremely approachable and has a fantastic and reassuring manner with clients.

Tom is a brilliant barrister asking pertinent questions, having led the groundwork slowly and diligently with witnesses.

Tom is absolutely excellent. His handling of complex issues and senior individuals is impressive.

Thomas is fantastic with clients in very emotive and difficult situations. He is always highly prepared and gets to grips with vast amounts of documentation with ease.