UK Guide 2026 : UK-wide
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Bhatt Murphy has a substantial presence acting for clients in connection with both inquests and public inquiries. The firm predominantly represents bereaved families and NGOs. It has particular expertise handling matters where deaths occur following police or state contact, as well as deaths which occur through self-harm. Recent matters the firm have handled include the Sheku Bayoh, Lampard and Grenfell Tower inquiries.
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Bhatt Murphy advises several core participants in the Undercover Policing Inquiry, most notably including Celia Stubbs.
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Bhatt Murphy works incredibly effectively with their own body of lawyers and also in collaboration with clients. It is immensely creative and goes the extra-mile on cases.
Bhatt Murphy is highly respected, and its team is exceptional. The team works hard to understand the impact on the group of individuals or communities they are working with and supporting.
Bhatt Murphy is unique in respect of its expertise, focus and support. The firm is truly human rights focused and their expertise and openness excels in comparison to other firms I have engaged with.
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Raju Bhatt is a founding partner of Bhatt Murphy. He is highly respected for his representation of individuals seeking accountability from the state. Recent matters include his appointment as an assessor on the Sheku Bayoh Inquiry.
Raju is brilliant.
Shamik Dutta is experienced at representing core participants in public inquiries. His recent instructions include acting in connection with the Grenfell Tower and UK COVID-19 inquiries, among others.
Shamik is one of the finest public inquiries lawyers working today in his capacity to understand the bigger pictures of these disasters and for his deeply humane and caring way of being.
He is fantastic. He has anchored the work and represented us amazingly well.
Shamik has an excellent ability to listen and understand, combined with his deep understanding of the law and the issues of inequality and injustice.
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