Chambers Review
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Inquests & Public Inquiries - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
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.
Strengths
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.
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.
Peter has a wonderful way with words; he brings the drafting to life. He is pragmatic and he reads the room well.
Peter is incredibly analytical with immense experience in inquiries. He is softly-spoken but hard-hitting.