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Kingsley Napley LLP

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Kingsley Napley LLP

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Public Inquiries - UK-wide

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Kingsley Napley is renowned for its ability to advise core participants and key witnesses in connection with a variety of public inquiries. The firm's depth of expertise in the complementary area of public law assists the firm in navigating complex inquiries law.
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Work Highlights

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  • Kingsley Napley advised the Howard League for Penal Reform in preparing a detailed witness statement requested by the UK Covid Inquiry.

Strengths

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  • Kingsley Napley demonstrated total dedication to the client with a thoroughness and appreciation of detail as well as a willingness and ability to anticipate challenges.

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  • Kingley Napley was completely in control of the material. It was the best firm that I have dealt with. I'd love to work with the firm again.

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  • I was impressed at how efficiently and diligently the firm handled my case. Its promptness and clarity in communication as well as its competence are its top three attributes I would say.

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  • The team has fantastic instincts and makes an impressively comprehensive offer to its clients. It takes the trouble to work out what the client needs and how best to get there.

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  • The team members were unfailingly helpful and provided detailed analysis of the technical issues.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Sophie Kemp
    Sophie Kemp

    Sophie Kemp

    Head of the public law offering at Kingsley Napley, Sophie Kemp is well-regarded for her representation of clients in public inquiries. She has most recently advised clients in relation to the IICSA.

    • Sophie is highly intelligent and brings a deep knowledge to public inquiries. She also thinks very deeply on how to best represent her clients.

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    • Sophie Kemp was first-class. She was hugely technically knowledgeable and politically astute.

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    • She is is very impressive. Sophie has good quality technical knowledge and calmness and authority in her dealings. She is genuinely impressive.

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