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Burges Salmon LLP

Public Inquiries

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Whether you are a core participant, a witness, or a public body, we offer clear, strategic advice to help you navigate the complex procedural and legal issues surrounding public inquiries.

We have significant experience representing individuals and organisations involved in delivering or responding to high-profile public inquiries. These are often sensitive proceedings and require a thoughtful, supportive approach.

With professionalism, confidentiality and care, we help clients navigate all aspects of inquiries. We also effectively and proactively handle reputational and risk issues, including those arising from media attention.

Our team includes legal project managers embedded in Inquiry Secretariat operations and colleagues who have served as Secretary to an inquiry. Their experience and insights ensure clients receive exceptional support across all aspects of planning and legal operations.

We provide a one-stop-shop service, working alongside our dispute resolution and corporate crime and investigations specialists. This unified approach offers a single point of contact, with access to wider firm expertise including in relation to data protection, employment, and D&O (Directors and Officers) insurance.

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Public Inquiries - UK-wide

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Burges Salmon houses a substantial team of practitioners known for tackling high-profile public inquiries. It regularly advises both government departments and corporate clients.

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Work Highlights

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  • Burges Salmon continues to advise the Post Office in respect of the statutory inquiry into the Horizon IT scandal.

Strengths

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  • The Burges Salmon team was incredibly nice, hard-working and efficient while also being super pleasant which makes such a difference.

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  • Burges Salmon has a team with an exceptional skillset that delivers at all levels from newly qualified lawyers through to partners.

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  • Burges Salmon has considerable expertise in public inquiries work. It has the experience and knowledge to advise a party involved in a public inquiry in whatever capacity.

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  • The Burges Salmon team navigates complexities with ease.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Charlotte Whitaker
    Charlotte Whitaker

    Charlotte Whitaker

    Charlotte Whitaker is a partner at Burges Salmon who is skilled at representing clients in high-profile public inquiries. She has experience acting for clients in a range of sectors, including rail and health.

    • I know Charlotte Whitaker goes above and beyond what most would do. She's also super clever and super organised.

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    • It is a pleasure to work with Charlotte. She has the ability to get quickly to the heart of an issue and provide expert advice.

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    • Charlotte Whitaker has an attention to detail that is enviable. She delivers in fast-paced environments where her quality of advice and professionalism is always upheld to the highest standards.

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  • Annabel Holloway
    Annabel Holloway

    Annabel Holloway

    Annabelle Holloway is a legal director in Burges Salmon's Dispute Resolution team. She has expertise in acting in high-profile public inquiries, such the Covid-19 Inquiry.

    • Annabelle Holloway is extremely efficient, knowledgeable on inquiries, and a real team player. She is a pleasure to work with.

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    • Annabelle is a stunning practitioner. She handles detail with ease and is efficient whilst maintaining high quality of work.

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    • Annabelle is so on top of it. She is incredibly efficient and organised while being a joy to work with.

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  • Ben Davies
    Ben Davies

    Ben Davies

    Ben Davies is recommended for his handling of public inquiries. He often acts on behalf of corporations.

    • Ben is approachable and knowledgeable in his field.

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    • I find Ben a delight to work with. He consistently finds new ways of working and delivering as part of a team.

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    • Ben Davies is an excellent solicitor. He works effectively with counsel to ensure that clients receive expert legal advice.

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