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Inquests & Public Inquiries - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
James Robottom has a broad inquests practice which includes matters relating to clinical failings and mental health, prison, and health and safety law. He typically represents bereaved families in inquests and related civil proceedings.
Strengths
James Robottom is highly intelligent and hard-working. He is meticulous in his case preparation. A calm, considered and highly effective advocate, he has fantastic tactical nous.
James is a strategic thinker with a brilliant brain. He understands the big picture and is able to digest large amounts of information. He is excellent with clients and a joy to work with.
Civil Liberties & Human Rights - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
James Robottom is highly esteemed in the human rights sphere and has been active in cases arising from controversial matters of immigration and asylum, such as the Home Secretary's 'pushback' policy and the Windrush scandal.
Strengths
James Robottom is extremely friendly and approachable.
James is a pleasure to work with.
James has a key eye for details and is able to distil complex facts to simple and digestible submissions and pleadings.
James Robottom gives clear and clever advice, and displays real devotion to a case.
James's attention to detail and understanding of complex constitutional arguments is outstanding.