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Peter Skelton KC

UK Bar 2026

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1 Crown Office Row
 1 Crown Office Row

Ranked in 1 practice area

Inquests & Public Inquiries

London (Bar)

8 years ranked

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Inquests & Public Inquiries - London (Bar)

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Peter Skelton KC is frequently instructed in large inquests and inquiries which are often under considerable media scrutiny. He also routinely represents parties in inquests involving clinical negligence and is instructed to defend coronial decisions in judicial review proceedings.

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  • Peter is practical and logical but he cares about the clients. His advocacy is fantastic - it is very sharp and very cutting. He leads witnesses to a place no one saw coming.

    Inquests & Public InquiriesUK Bar

  • Peter is a calm and reassuring presence who has the gravitas of a silk but all the soft skills necessary in dealing with bereaved families.

    Inquests & Public InquiriesUK Bar

  • Peter has a wonderful way with words; he brings the drafting to life. He is pragmatic and he reads the room well.

    Inquests & Public InquiriesUK Bar

  • Peter is incredibly analytical with immense experience in inquiries. He is softly-spoken but hard-hitting.

    Inquests & Public InquiriesUK Bar

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