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Inquests & Public Inquiries - The Regions (Bar)

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What the Team is Known For

Barristers at No5 Barristers' Chambers appear in coroners' courts throughout the land and are a reliable choice for any inquest instruction. Areas of expertise include health and safety-related matters concerning workplace or care settings. The barristers have considerable experience in inquests involving the police or prisons. A client states that "with regard to advocacy, this set has an array of extremely experienced and formidable barristers. They have excellent attention to detail, quickly identify areas of risk and respond robustly." Counsel from the set recently appeared in inquests touching on the deaths of Thomas McCauley and Max McMullen.

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Bernard Thorogood
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Band 1

Bernard Thorogood has significant experience in handling complex inquests that involve health and safety issues. He represents interested persons in inquests examining workplace deaths and deaths in public spaces. He is sought after by local authorities, inquiry chairs and professional individuals.

Bernard Thorogood is a very solid choice and very good at what he does. I have got good results from him, and he understands and reads the room well.

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Christopher Hopkins
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Band 3

Christopher Hopkins has represented corporate and institutional bodies, such as care homes and schools, in numerous inquests concerning difficult health and safety and duty of care issues. Additionally, he often trains social care professionals on inquest proceedings.

Christopher is extremely thorough, with great attention to detail. He is able to head off issues before they become a problem. He has an excellent manner with clients.

He is incredibly thorough and informative, a truly safe pair of hands. Christopher's ability to navigate complex cases and manage risks is invaluable.

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Inquests & Public Inquiries

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Bernard Thorogood
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Christopher Hopkins
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Band 3