Ranked in 4 Practice Areas
1

Band 1

Police Law: Mainly Defendant

All Circuits

20 Years Ranked

1

Band 1

Professional Discipline

London (Bar)

21 Years Ranked

2

Band 2

Clinical Negligence

London (Bar)

18 Years Ranked

2

Band 2

Inquests & Public Inquiries

London (Bar)

6 Years Ranked

About

Provided by Gerard Boyle KC

UK Bar

Practice Areas

Gerry is a specialist in police law, inquests, public inquiries, medical law and specialist crime. He is renowned for his first class advocacy, expert strategic and tactical acumen in the most complex of cases and for his warmth and sensitivity with both vulnerable and demanding clients. He has appeared in the Supreme Court in judicial review proceedings in the medical field; the Court of Appeal in judicial review proceedings in the police field; the most high-profile police misconduct proceedings concerning officers of all ranks up to and including Chief Constable, Inquests and Inquiries.

Gerry excels in a number of Chambers’ specialist areas. He has appeared in the Supreme Court in judicial review proceedings in the medical field; the Court of Appeal in judicial review proceedings in the police field; the most high-profile police misconduct proceedings concerning officers of all ranks up to and including Chief Constable, Inquests and Inquiries.

He is currently retained on behalf of the National Police Chiefs’ Council in the Undercover Policing Inquiry, the Royal College of Nursing in the COVID Inquiry, the Urology Inquiry in Northern Ireland, has acted on behalf of the Independent Office of Police Conduct in the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse [IICSA], and West Mercia Police in the Telford Child Exploitation Inquiry. He has appeared in numerous high profile Inquests such as the Inquests into the Terror Attack at Fishmongers’ Hall on London Bridge, and a host of Police Misconduct proceedings.

Chambers Review

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UK Bar

Police Law: Mainly Defendant - All Circuits

1
Band 1
Individual Editorial

Gerard Boyle KC is a go-to barrister for the police in a variety of sensitive matters, including at inquests and in public inquiries. He is also highlighted for his experience in police disciplinary procedures.


Professional Discipline - London (Bar)

1
Band 1
Individual Editorial

Gerard Boyle KC is a standout practitioner in the professional discipline sphere. He is recognised as a specialist in medical and police law. He acts for and against regulatory bodies and frequently handles disciplinary proceedings involving barristers.


Clinical Negligence - London (Bar)

2
Band 2
Individual Editorial

Gerard Boyle KC is frequently instructed to undertake complex cases by claimants, NHS Resolution and leading medical bodies such as the MPS and MDDUS. He has accrued significant Supreme Court experience. His broad expertise encompasses high-value brain injury, negligent treatment and misdiagnosis claims.


Inquests & Public Inquiries - London (Bar)

2
Band 2
Individual Editorial

Gerard Boyle KC has considerable experience of handling high-profile inquests and public inquiries. He is routinely called upon by police forces and health services, including NHS trusts.

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