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Fiona Murphy KC

UK Bar 2026

Doughty Street Chambers

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Police Law: Mainly Claimant

All Circuits

Inquests & Public Inquiries

London (Bar)

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Police Law: Mainly Claimant - All Circuits

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Fiona Murphy KC is known for leading national conversations on policing policy. She is regularly sought out to represent the families of those killed as a result of interaction with the police, including at inquests and public inquiries, and provides outstanding counsel in matters arising from areas such as IOPC procedure.

Strengths

Fiona has a real practical grasp on the important guiding principals and is always on top on developments in the law. She has specialised in police law all her career, so she is uniquely experienced.

Fiona Murphy is very strong in her field.

Fiona is exceptional. She has encyclopedic knowledge of police law. Her experience of working as a solicitor means that she is particularly empathetic towards clients.

Fiona Murphy is good on claims and very bright. I like working with her.

Fiona Murphy is really good, especially on tricky procedural matters. Her experience as a solicitor gives her an edge, especially in negotiations.

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Inquests & Public Inquiries - London (Bar)

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Fiona Murphy KC brings to the Bar her years of experience as a solicitor handling inquests and inquiries. She predominantly advocates on behalf of bereaved families in a wide range of matters, with a particular emphasis on inquests touching on police conduct.