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Public Inquiries - UK-wide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
TLT has great expertise in advising core participants in public inquiries. The firm is also capable in handling instructions in the role of solicitors to the inquiry. The team has a wide client base which includes the likes of emergency services and local and central government departments, as well as high-profile individuals.
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Work Highlights

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  • TLT was instructed on the Lampard public inquiry investigating deaths in NHS mental health inpatient units in Essex between 2000 and 2023.

Strengths

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  • TLT is always willing to help even at very short notice while being adaptable, flexible, and client-orientated.

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  • On complex government inquiries, TLT is absolutely brilliant. It has an endless supply of bright associates and high-quality partners.

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  • TLT is extremely impressive. Clearly this is the world of inquiries they know very well. It brings not just agile legal minds but also wealth of experience from other inquiries which was very helpful.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Zaqia Rashid
    Zaqia Rashid

    Zaqia Rashid

    Zaqia Rashid heads the public inquiries offering at TLT. She draws upon her senior role within the Government Legal Department to advise a range of clients on their involvement with public inquiries.

    • Zaqia is an extremely effective, highly driven and very energetic solicitor. She is at the top of her game.

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    • Zaqia is entrepreneurial and energetic; a real powerhouse in this field. She knows everyone that is worth knowing.

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    • Zaqia is an inquiry lawyer with unparalleled expertise in public law as well as a great communicator and team leader.

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  • Catherine Turtle
    Catherine Turtle

    Catherine Turtle

    Catherine Turtle is an experienced public inquiries lawyer at TLT who advises clients in connection with all facets of the inquiries process. Recent matters she has been instructed on include the Lampard Inquiry.

    • Catherine is trusted, respected and extremely thoughtful. She identifies when things are not going well but hands it tactfully.

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    • Catherine has got that methodical approach and technical knowledge, plus an understanding of government structure.

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    • She is a great team player, hard-worker and has great judgment.

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  • Kirstyn Burke
    Kirstyn Burke

    Kirstyn Burke

    Kirstyn Burke is a senior associate at Brodies who is recognised for her ability to assist clients in complex and high-profile public inquiries in Scotland.

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  • Laura Smith
    Laura Smith

    Laura Smith

    Laura Smith is a senior associate in the public inquiries and public law team at TLT. She is recognised for her handling of complex public inquiries.

    • Laura Smith is incredibly hard-working and brings a very professional approach to her work.

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