Public & Fatal Accident Inquiries

Angela Grahame KC is a renowned civil litigator and clinical negligence expert. She is recognised for her prowess in high-profile public inquiries. Most recently, she has acted as Principal Counsel to the Sheku Bayoh Public Inquiry, appointed by Lord Bracadale.

Barney Ross is a highly regarded junior who has extensive experience in public and fatal accident inquiries. In recent years, he has acted on numerous high-profile matters and been instructed as junior counsel for respondent "Soldier F" in a novel form of contempt proceedings arising from the soldier's failure to appear as a witness at a Coroner's Inquest in Northern Ireland.

Carla Fraser brings a broad range of expertise in regulatory, public, and health and safety law to inquiries. She is experienced at representing public bodies, healthcare providers and private individuals in complex and high-profile mandates. Areas of notable expertise include deaths in custody or detention and other police-related inquiries.

Claire Mitchell KC accepts high-profile public inquires and is acclaimed for her experience in human rights. Recently, she has represented bereaved families in the UK and Scottish COVID-19 Inquiries and the Sheku Bayoh Public Inquiry.

Clare is commended for her inquiry prowess. Her broader practice encompasses both civil and criminal law, providing a strong skill set for high-profile inquiry work. She earns praise for her representation of bereaved families and private interested parties.

Gavin Anderson KC is a leading choice for representing key parties in high-profile inquiries, which is complemented by his extensive experience with health and safety prosecutions. Recently, he represented a road haulage company in a fatal accident inquiry into the death of Chloe Morrison, who was struck by the mobile crane of a passing lorry. Between 2021 and 2024, he served as a Senior Advocate Depute.

Kate Bennet has amassed varied experience in clinical negligence and personal injury cases, which has helped to distinguish her as a sought-after junior for complex fatal accident inquiries. She is the Faculty of Advocates representative on the ASPIC Personal Injuries User Group.

Murdo Macleod KC is a distinguished silk in the health and safety field and a go-to choice of counsel for Scottish public authorities and private companies. Recently, he has represented core participants in several high-stakes inquiries. Macleod is also licensed to practise as a barrister in England and Wales.

Peter Gray KC is one of the leading practitioners at the Scottish Bar in health and safety crime. He regularly acts in high-profile fatal accident and public inquiries. Most recently, he has been instructed to lead the fatal accident inquiry into the Stonehaven derailment.

Emma Toner KC is recognised as a leading junior for FAI and public inquiries work. In recent years, she has acted on numerous high-profile matters, including both the Scottish and UK COVID-19 Inquiries and the Scottish Hospital Inquiry. She represents core participants, such as NHS bodies, the Care Inspectorate, HM Inspector of Constabulary in Scotland and high-ranking police individuals.