LAWYER PROFILE

Fiona McGhie

UK 2026

Irwin Mitchell

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Police Law: Mainly Claimant

UK-wide

4 years ranked

Inquests

UK-wide

4 years ranked

About

Provided by Irwin Mitchell

Practice Areas

I'm a Partner at Irwin Mitchell, specialising in civil liberties and human rights law in the Public Law & Human Rights department.

I have experience in a variety of civil liberties cases involving claims against the police and local authorities, inquest, judicial review, health and welfare and Court of Protection.

I have recently been appointed as trustee for the Public Law Project, and am a committee member for the South West Court of Protection Practitioners Association.

In October 2016 I was awarded Junior Lawyer of the Year at the Bristol Society Annual Awards.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Police Law: Mainly Claimant - UK-wide

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Fiona McGhie focuses her practice on police law matters, including claims concerning wrongful arrest, malicious prosecution and assault by police forces.

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Inquests - UK-wide

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Fiona McGhie represents families at Article 2 inquests where the deceased has had recent contact with police, both within and outside of police custody or mental health services.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Fiona is really good and excellent. She is very experienced, good with clients, and knows the area inside and out.
InquestsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession