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Independent Investigations - All Circuits

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Old Square Chambers is noted for its "top-class barristers", who are capable of handling a range of independent investigations in sectors such as sport, health, law and higher education. The set has a history of handling high-profile investigations, including one into allegations of racism at Essex County Cricket Club.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Elizabeth Melville
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Elizabeth Melville
2
Band 2

Elizabeth Melville leads complex investigations for a range of companies and organisations, investigating bullying, workplace discrimination and sexual harassment across a range of sectors, including in educational contexts.

Melville has an ability to cut through the noise and give clear and high-quality practical advice.

She's always very reassuring and has impeccable judgement.

She is really great.

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Deshpal Panesar KC
3
Band 3

Deshpal Panesar KC is regularly entrusted with investigations, often large-scale, involving high-profile organisations and groups. These pertain to allegations such as bullying and institutional racism.

He carried out an investigation that was well structured and well thought through. I was pleased with the work he did.

Eleena Misra
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Eleena Misra
3
Band 3

Eleena Misra KC is a well-reputed silk who is adept at handling significant and large-scale investigations. These focus on issues such as bullying and harassment and racial discrimination.

She brings a degree of pragmatism. I would definitely recommend her. She was professional throughout.

Eleena Misra was very pragmatic and very detailed.

Katharine Newton KC
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Katharine Newton KC
3
Band 3

Katharine Newton KC has an extensive investigations practice, encompassing matters in law firms and schools. She has led high-profile investigations such as one into racism allegations at Essex County Cricket Club.

She is very good.

She did a really excellent, complex investigation. She was excellent at handling vulnerable situations and at getting on top of the facts.

Paras Gorasia
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Paras Gorasia
3
Band 3

Paras Gorasia is well qualified to conduct and advise on independent investigations. He has been instructed by several high-profile organisations to investigate alleged misconduct and criminal misfeasance.

I really rate him.

Paras is fantastic counsel. He is a safe pair of hands, very responsive, great with clients and technically excellent.

He's good in the sense of his ability to analyse the issues. I'm impressed by his level of detail.

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Silks (KC)

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Independent Investigations

Eleena Misra KC
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Eleena Misra KC
3
Band 3
Katharine Newton KC
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Katharine Newton KC
3
Band 3

Juniors

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Independent Investigations

Elizabeth Melville
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Elizabeth Melville
2
Band 2
3
Deshpal Panesar KC
3
Band 3
Paras Gorasia
3
Paras Gorasia
3
Band 3