Peter Taheri

Practice Areas

Peter specialises in Inquests. He is regularly instructed in high profile Article 2 and Jury Inquests requiring sensitive handling and with potential reputational impact, often in the context of media coverage or regulatory investigations, for a range of clients including police forces, NHS Trusts, healthcare providers, other public bodies and private sector clients. Peter is frequently entrusted with front-line briefs from parties whom are the main focus of the inquest.

Peter sits as an Assistant Coroner for Suffolk.

Peter appeared as Counsel to the Inquest in the Inquest touching the death of Corrie McKeague, a high profile multi-week Jury Inquest.

Now at 16 years’ call, Peter has practised at 5 Essex Chambers throughout his career. Peter has extensive experience since the start of his career at the Bar in Police Law, in which his practice focuses on civil claims (false imprisonment, assault, trespass, conversion, malicious prosecution, misfeasance, negligence) and police discipline. This depth of experience has given him a rich understanding of both the culture of public service in policing and also an acute appreciation of the importance for the emergency services of maintaining public confidence.

Peter also practises in Employment law, where he has the benefit of experience dating back from before he was called to the Bar.

Peter contributes to 5 Essex Chambers' Insight: Inquests and Inquiries newsletter.

Please visit the 5 Essex Chambers website for Peter’s profile, which sets out full details of his practice including relevant work of note.