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30 Park Place

Inquests & Public Inquiries

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30 Park Place

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

30 Park Place is a leading set at the Welsh Bar and is highlighted for its impressive capabilities in a wide range of sensitive inquests and public inquiries. The chambers' barristers have received instructions in many of the major recent inquiries, such as acting on behalf of hundreds of victims across Wales and Northern Ireland in the Infected Blood Inquiry. The set boasts further strengths in all manner of inquests such as those concerning the police, healthcare providers and care homes. Members have been instructed in the UK COVID-19 Inquiry and Gleision Mining Disaster Inquest.

Phillip Griffiths is the senior clerk.

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Strengths

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  • The clerks at 30 Park Place are all nice.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Christian Howells
    Christian Howells

    Christian Howells

    Christian Howells appears in high-profile public inquiries and Article 2 inquests involving the NHS, prisons and other public services. He acts for both bereaved families and state agents, and has been instructed to represent the Welsh Government in the UK COVID-19 Inquiry.

    • Christian's advocacy is excellent, and he is approachable, great to work with and well liked by clients. He achieves excellent results.

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  • Nia Gowman
    Nia Gowman

    Nia Gowman

    Nia Gowman has an active inquests practice, with particular expertise in acting for healthcare sector clients in Article 2 inquests. Gowman has been instructed for bereaved families in the UK COVID-19 Inquiry.

    • Nia is a knowledgeable and pragmatic lawyer. She approaches cases with the sensitivity needed and demonstrates an approachable manner with witnesses, helping to build trust and putting them at ease.

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