Chambers Review
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Inquests & Public Inquiries - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Briony Ballard predominantly acts in inquests, including Article 2 proceedings, which involve alleged or proven clinical negligence. She routinely receives instructions from healthcare professionals, NHS trusts and bereaved families. She is also adept in proceedings involving police or prison deaths, and has significant experience of inquests involving issues of mental health. She draws strength from her experience as an assistant coroner.
Strengths
Briony has amazing drafting skills and is highly intelligent and great to work with.
Briony is very intelligent and thorough. Her preparation is second to none, and her advocacy hits the nail on the head.
Briony understands complex expert evidence.
Police Law: Mainly Defendant - All Circuits
Individual Editorial
Briony Ballard is a respected barrister who is instructed by various police forces in sensitive matters including inquests and misconduct proceedings.