Inquests & Public Inquiries

Jenni Richards KC is deeply experienced in all forms of investigation into death, wrongdoing or clinical error involving the NHS or other health or social care providers. Her strong command of this area of law, coupled with her public law and human rights expertise, was recognised in her appointment as lead counsel to the Infected Blood Inquiry.

Eleanor Grey KC has notable experience representing government departments and other public sector establishments in major public inquiries, such as the Infected Blood Inquiry and IICSA. She is particularly knowledgeable about anything involving healthcare or education.

Alan Payne KC has a strong profile in this field, having represented government departments and various police clients in numerous inquests, in addition to high-profile matters such as the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse and the Undercover Policing Inquiry.

Kate Grange KC is an impressive performer with a practice spanning public and construction law. In recent years she has brought her considerable expertise to bear as counsel to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry.

Philip Dayle is instructed by victims and bereaved families in major public inquiries and in bringing judicial review challenges to their scope. He also acts for a variety of interested parties in inquests involving prisons, mental health and other matters.

Samantha Jones is commended for her representation of government departments and NHS trusts in public inquiries and inquests. She has particular expertise serving as part of a counsel team in inquiries.

Scarlett Milligan is highly regarded and widely instructed in the inquests and inquiries sphere. Among other prominent matters she is notable for having been instructed as counsel to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry.

Anna Bicarregui has a growing presence in the public inquiry space. She has been instructed as counsel to the residential schools strand of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse, and has represented the Welsh Government in the UK Covid-19 Inquiry.

Emily Wilsdon is an experienced junior who has impressive expertise in public inquiries. She often acts on behalf of core participants including government departments.