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2 Hare Court

Inquests & Public Inquiries

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2 Hare Court

Rankings

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Inquests & Public Inquiries - London (Bar)

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

2 Hare Court has a noted specialism in inquests and has been involved in public inquiries including the Post Office Horizon IT, Manchester Arena and Grenfell Tower Inquiries. The set's barristers typically act for corporate entities in such matters, although they are also instructed by government or the NHS, or as counsel to the inquiry. Members offer considerable experience acting in a wide range of inquests, including those into deaths in workplace, care and medical settings. One solicitor notes: "2 Hare Court has an exceptional group of reliable inquest practitioners at all levels."

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Strengths

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  • The clerks are keen to assist at all times.

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  • The clerks, particularly Julian Campbell, are excellent. They all operate as a team.

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  • They have a top-class clerking team who are quick and efficient. Sam Window is quick and efficient.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Alexandra Tampakopoulos
    Alexandra Tampakopoulos

    Alexandra Tampakopoulos

    Alexandra Tampakopoulos is a highly sought-after barrister for complex inquests and inquiries. She is noted for her expertise in health and safety inquests and parallel prosecutions. She represents all interested parties, including bereaved families, businesses, individuals and state agents.

    • Alexandra is an excellent advocate and a very reassuring presence for clients.

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    • Alexandra Tampakopoulos is excellent with clients and very good on her feet. She is reliable, calm and confident. The points she makes are all good.

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  • Jonathan Laidlaw
    Jonathan Laidlaw

    Jonathan Laidlaw

    Jonathan Laidlaw KC is an experienced criminal and regulatory silk who is frequently instructed in significant inquests and public inquiries. He has considerable experience of inquests involving health and safety, regularly advising businesses and regulators on such matters.

    • Jonathan Laidlaw KC is an absolute master at strategy. He has immense strategic oversight on the case.

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    • Jonathan is excellent at what he does. He's someone you want in your corner fighting for you.

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  • Iain Daniels
    Iain Daniels

    Iain Daniels

    Iain Daniels has an established and wide-ranging inquest practice. He is a strong choice to represent corporate or institutional participants such as NHS trusts and private sector employers.

    • Iain Daniels is an encyclopedia when it comes to inquest work. He is amazing with clients and a pleasure to work with.

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  • Laura Stephenson
    Laura Stephenson

    Laura Stephenson

    Laura Stephenson has long-standing experience advising on inquests and public inquiries. She handles high-profile cases involving healthcare professionals and medical issues, and she is a member of the Attorney General’s Civil C Panel.

    • Laura Stephenson is incredibly bright, smart and really good at advocacy. She has a really impressive ability to cut through a lot of materials and issues.

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  • Max Mills
    Max Mills

    Max Mills

    Max Mills is a well-regarded junior who is particularly noted for his growing inquest practice. He is instructed by a range of clients in this space, including individuals, facilities and public sector bodies, and is currently appointed to the Attorney General’s C Panel.

    • Max Mills is a real hard worker. He's super reliable and a very good lawyer.

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    • Max Mills is detailed and down to earth. He is very impressive and very bright.

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    • Max is a very safe pair of hands for complex inquests. He works well with witnesses and communicates questions clearly. His advocacy is top class.

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