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Henderson Chambers

Inquests & Public Inquiries

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Henderson Chambers

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Inquests & Public Inquiries - London (Bar)

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Henderson Chambers is noted for its impressive depth and breadth of expertise in inquests and inquiries, in which it tends to act for corporate clients, as well as public bodies. Members' health and safety knowledge means they are well placed to act for clients in matters involving rail and transport safety, and construction workplace deaths. Several of the barristers have been instructed in the Grenfell Tower and other notable public inquiries. Clients describe Henderson Chambers' barristers as being "unfailingly commercially focused, understanding the client's perspective and always advising strategically."

Jason Housden is chambers director.

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Strengths

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  • The clerking team are great. Both Daniel Kemp and Daniel Smith are helpful and very reasonable with fees.

    Inquests & Public Inquiries respondentUK Bar

  • The clerks are always helpful and prompt.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Andrew Kinnier
    Andrew Kinnier

    Andrew Kinnier

    Andrew Kinnier KC has a strong inquests practice concentrating on deaths in the workplace, bolstered by his deep knowledge of health and safety law. He is noted for having assumed a central role in the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, and he is currently instructed by the Welsh Government in the UK COVID-19 Inquiry.

    • Andrew is an extremely hard-working and caring practitioner who is able to distil really difficult stuff into digestible submissions and arguments.

      Inquests & Public Inquiries respondentUK Bar

    • I really rate Andrew Kinnier KC. He takes very complex and technical evidence, distils out the key points and addresses them very efficiently. He is a very proficient advocate.

      Inquests & Public Inquiries respondentUK Bar
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  • Prashant Popat
    Prashant Popat

    Prashant Popat

    Prashant Popat KC is an experienced silk frequently involved in high-profile inquests and public inquiries. He is experienced in inquests arising across a wide range of industries, such as transport and construction.

    • Prashant Popat KC gets the result.

      Inquests & Public Inquiries respondentUK Bar

    • Prashant Popat KC was very calm, smooth and assured, which was well suited to something sensitive and high-pressure.

      Inquests & Public Inquiries respondentUK Bar

    • He is thorough and very knowledgeable.

      Inquests & Public Inquiries respondentUK Bar

    • Prashant is extraordinarily thorough and an outstanding advocate, appreciated by judges, juries and clients alike.

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  • Geraint Webb
    Geraint Webb

    Geraint Webb

    Geraint Webb KC is an experienced practitioner with a strong track record of acting for medical device, pharmaceutical and automotive manufacturers at inquests. He has also handled large-scale public inquiries.

    • Geraint is a brilliant advocate in court. It's very impressive to watch. He is measured and calm, draws the witness in and delivers a pointed question which is the killer blow.

      Inquests & Public Inquiries respondentUK Bar
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  • Hannah Curtain
    Hannah Curtain

    Hannah Curtain

    Hannah Curtain has in recent years focused much of her practice on acting as counsel to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry. She is also experienced in health and safety related-inquests arising in numerous industry sectors.

    • Hannah Curtain is very good. She is extremely organised, always on top of the details and provides a very high-quality written work product.

      Inquests & Public Inquiries respondentUK Bar
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  • Oliver Campbell
    Oliver Campbell

    Oliver Campbell

    Oliver Campbell KC has a strong track record of appearing in high-profile jury inquests, with particular expertise in cases involving work-related deaths. He is also well regarded for his handling of complex health and safety matters.

    • When Oliver puts his arguments against the prosecutor, he really gets them going round in circles. He is a good advocate.

      Inquests & Public Inquiries respondentUK Bar
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  • Toby Riley-Smith
    Toby Riley-Smith

    Toby Riley-Smith

    Toby Riley-Smith KC represents organisations from the retail, transport and manufacturing sectors at inquests. He is particularly adept at acting on behalf of clients in inquests relating to health and safety incidents. He has additional experience representing healthcare providers in Article 2 inquests.

    • Toby Riley-Smith KC is excellent with clients and families.

      Inquests & Public Inquiries respondentUK Bar

    • Toby has a great ability to speak to anyone in very human terms. He has a natural, deep empathy for people's stress and anxiety, which is at the core of everything Toby does.

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  • Tim Green
    Tim Green

    Tim Green

    Tim Green KC has a strong track record of acting for clients in the manufacturing and construction sectors, with considerable expertise in health and safety and product liability matters. He leverages this expertise in sensitive inquests.

    • Tim is very responsive, approachable and pragmatic when advising and representing clients. He is ready to get into the weeds on technically complex issues.

      Inquests & Public Inquiries respondentUK Bar

    • Tim Green KC is good with clients and a forceful advocate.

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