SILK PROFILE

Anne Studd KC

UK Bar 2026

5 Essex Chambers

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Police Law: Mainly Defendant

All Circuits

20 years ranked

Inquests & Public Inquiries

London (Bar)

6 years ranked

Professional Discipline

London (Bar)

5 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Anne specialises in police law, public inquiries, inquests and public law. She acts for the police and other public authorities in Inquests and public inquiries. She is a Recorder, Bencher of Gray’s Inn.

Recent examples of Anne's high profile work include: Civil claim from false imprisonment brought by Harvey Proctor against the Metropolitan Police arising from Operation Midland; Police Overtime Litigation brought by undercover officers and handlers on behalf of a police force; Grenfell Inquiry acting for the Mayor of London focussing on London resilience, rights and treatment of social housing by local authority and TMO; Inquests into the Deaths of 10 Patients Treated by Paul Miller (Urologist) acting for the Health Authority; Inquest into the Deaths at Ballymurphy (NI); Sean Rigg acting for the IOPC; Hillsborough civil claims acting on behalf of West Midlands Police; UCPI Significant and sensitive crime strand for a police force; Hyde Park Bombing (Civil Claim).

Anne was called to the Bar 1988; Silk 2012. She sits as a Recorder on the SE circuit.

Anne regularly contributes to to 5 Essex Chambers’ blogs and newsletters.

Please visit the 5 Essex Chambers website for Anne’s profile.

Professional Memberships

ARDL, PIBA

Chambers Review

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UK Bar

Police Law: Mainly Defendant - All Circuits

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Anne Studd KC represents the police and the IOPC in sensitive police inquiries, disciplinary hearings and civil claims, with a focus on death by police contact. She is noted for her effectiveness in misfeasance and personal injury claims, as well as inquests.

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Inquests & Public Inquiries - London (Bar)

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Anne Studd KC is an experienced barrister offering considerable expertise in matters involving the police. She is regularly instructed in inquests and public inquiries involving police investigations and operations. She also handles some of the most controversial healthcare-related matters.

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Professional Discipline - London (Bar)

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Anne Studd KC is highlighted for her involvement in high-profile police disciplinary matters. She represents forces in matters arising from alleged misconduct both on and off the beat, in addition to appeals concerning decisions of forces or the IOPC.

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Strengths

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Experienced clients appreciate Anne's ability to go straight to the heart of complicated issues. She is a commanding presence in court and conference.
Police Law: Mainly DefendantUK Bar
Anne is a tenacious force to be reckoned with.
Inquests & Public InquiriesUK Bar
Anne is very hard-working, diligent and very knowledgeable about inquiries.
Inquests & Public InquiriesUK Bar
Anne is hard-working and a good team leader.
Inquests & Public InquiriesUK Bar
Anne is a real no-nonsense problem solver. She is direct, extremely bright and personable.
Inquests & Public InquiriesUK Bar
Anne Studd KC is a really strong individual in this area. She is incredibly experienced and instructed in major cases.
Professional DisciplineUK Bar