Inquests
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 2
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Bindmans houses a respected team with experience handling a range of complex inquests and public inquiries. It offers particular expertise in inquests involving deaths related to mental health and gender recognition. The group is highly experienced in representing bereaved family members.
Work Highlights
- Bindmans represented the bereaved family of Alice Litman in an inquest concerning Alice's death after being on the NHS waiting list to receive gender-affirming healthcare for 1,023 days.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The lawyers make sure that I understand everything, keeping me up-to-date with everything and supporting me."
"The team always knows the reasons and laws to all relevant matters."
"The lawyers make sure that I understand everything, keeping me up-to-date with everything and supporting me."
"The team always knows the reasons and laws to all relevant matters."
Notable Practitioners
Anna-Louise Thwaites is a partner in the team at Bindmans that handles actions against police and state. She is highly thought of for her work representing bereaved families at inquests following deaths in state custody or following state contact.
"Anna-Louise is a really good inquest lawyer because she is experienced, very personable and very empathetic."
"Anna-Louise is very knowledgeable and goes the extra mile of her client."
"She is always friendly, professional and shows great empathy."
Alice Hardy of Bindmans represents a range of clients in connection with inquests following death in custody or contact with the state. She has acted for the family of Saskia Jones in the Fishmongers' Hall inquest.
"Alice is very empathetic towards her clients."
"Alice is really experienced in this area."
Jules Carey has considerable experience handling complex public inquiries. He frequently acts on behalf of core participants including bereaved family members.
"Jules has great tactful judgement. He has a great understanding of the broader context and he is very client-focussed."
"He is very involved in the inquiries world."