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(020) 7638 2811Provided by Clyde & Co LLP
Our inquests & advocacy team regularly provides representation at Coroner’s inquests, instructed by NHS Trusts, health and social care organisations and indemnity providers. We also assist our Scottish clients with fatal accident inquiries (FAIs) and public inquiries. We understand the full range of challenges in this area including investigations, critical conclusions, adverse publicity, reports to Prevent Future Deaths, and involvement by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE).
We appreciate that giving evidence at an inquest can be a daunting experience. The proceedings and terminology can be intimidating and confusing. We provide vital support and guidance throughout.
Our healthcare lawyers have been involved in some of the largest inquests in the UK in recent years. Clients regularly commend our skills and expertise in this complex area. They particularly appreciate our ability to identify accurately the issues in advance, giving them sufficient time to deal with them before going to court. We help drive a fair process and accurate conclusion.
We can help at each stage of the process, including advising when a death should be reported to the Coroner, when to investigate and when to refer to the police or the HSE. We liaise with the Coroner’s Court throughout and advise on how to meet your obligation to provide disclosure.
We provide advice on the initial analysis and on the likely legal risks, and review investigation reports to ensure they are as robust as possible.
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Clyde & Co represented Hampshire Hospitals NHS Trust in inquests related to the deaths of mothers and babies at the hospital's maternity unit.
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The team demonstrates diligence and preparedness.
The lawyers are able to get a real grip on the cases and manage them very well.
Their service levels are extremely good with responses being prompt, on point and concise.
The team demonstrates diligence and preparedness.
The lawyers are able to get a real grip on the cases and manage them very well.
Their service levels are extremely good with responses being prompt, on point and concise.
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Legal director at Clyde & Co Lucy Ryder has a breadth of experience handling Article 2 inquests arising from deaths within the secure estate. She has particular expertise in inquests involving issues of self-inflicted deaths, physical restraint and illicit substances.
Lucy knows everything there is to know about inquests.
Lucy has expertise in prison inquests.
Michelle is an expert in the field. She has complete knowledge and expertise.
Michelle is really on top of the details and knows the case backwards.
Michelle is very impressive in terms of her knowledge of prison law and procedure.
Michael prepares well for an inquest.
Michael Ledwith is very efficient.