Chambers Review
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Inquests - UK-wide
What the Team is Known For
Gold Jennings is known for its representation of families and individuals in inquests concerning a breach of the state's obligation to protect life. The team represents families involving victims of domestic abuse, as well as deaths in prison custody and from inadequate provision of mental health care.
Strengths
I would highly recommend the firm to anyone; it is fantastic and a credit to what it does. Lawyers are really compassionate and understanding and make you feel special.
When faced by many people who didn’t want to listen or acknowledge injustice, Gold Jennings took the time needed, was respectful and gave the family hope. The firm is empathetic and understanding.
Gold Jennings is fantastic. The team is relatable and demystify the language of the law and distil things down for the families.
They manage cases brilliantly. The clarity and comprehensiveness of their instructions has been exceptional, as has their proactiveness and responsiveness.
Work Highlights
Gold Jennings represents the family of Sobhia Khan who was murdered by her husband, who had been released on license. The inquest concerns alleged failings by various public authorities in relation to the monitoring of the husband and the safeguarding of Mrs. Khan.
Notable practitioners
Matthew Gold is a founder of Gold Jennings and remains a leading solicitor in inquests regarding police misconduct, prison authorities and government departments.
He is very relatable, understanding, and compassionate. He is very personal and becomes like your best friend; words can't explain how good he is.
He is amazing. He has real empathy for his clients, is very personable and approachable. He puts complex concepts into easy to follow language and is brave and bold.
Matthew went above and beyond throughout our case. Matthew did what no one else wanted to: he listened, he fought to hold people accountable and allowed us to gain justice.