Ranking tables
Inquests & Public Inquiries | UK Bar
The Regions (Bar)
Authored by Mayfair Place Chambers, Richard Matthews
Rankings overview for Sets
Band 1
Deans Court Chambers 3 Years Ranked
Lincoln House Chambers 3 Years Ranked
Park Square Barristers 3 Years Ranked- Garden Court North Chambers
Band 2
30 Park Place 3 Years Ranked
No5 Barristers' Chambers 1 Years Ranked
Parklane Plowden 3 Years Ranked- New Park Court Chambers
Band 1
- Paul Greaney KC New Park Court Chambers18 Years Ranked
- Kate Blackwell KCLincoln House Chambers
- Pete Weatherby KCGarden Court North Chambers
- Sophie Cartwright KCDeans Court Chambers
Band 2
New Silks
- Anna Morris KCGarden Court North Chambers
Band 1
Janine Wolstenholme Park Square Barristers4 Years Ranked
Kate Wilson Park Square Barristers3 Years Ranked
Susan Jones Temple Garden Chambers4 Years Ranked- Austin WelchLincoln House Chambers
- Christian Howells30 Park Place
- David PojurLincoln House Chambers
- Emma ZebGatehouse Chambers
- Kate StoneGarden Court North Chambers
- Laura NashSt John's Buildings
- Virginia HaytonDeans Court Chambers
Band 2
Kirsten Mercer Park Square Barristers4 Years Ranked
Richard Borrett Kings Chambers5 Years Ranked
Richard Grimshaw No5 Barristers' Chambers8 Years Ranked
Simon Connolly Park Square Barristers3 Years Ranked- Ana SamuelComplete Counsel
- Bernard ThorogoodNo5 Barristers' Chambers
- Elizabeth Dudley-JonesDeans Court Chambers
- Ian MullarkeyKBW
- Leila BenyounesParklane Plowden
- Leila GhahharyLincoln House Chambers
- Peter SmithDeans Court Chambers
- Richard ColeCivitas Law
- Richard CopnallParklane Plowden
- Tom GentDeans Court Chambers
Band 3
Elizabeth Tremayne LexNovus Ltd1 Years Ranked
Joseph Hart Deans Court Chambers11 Years Ranked
Matthew Stanbury Park Square Barristers12 Years Ranked- Abigail TelfordParklane Plowden
- Alexander WestAlbion Chambers
- Christopher HopkinsNo5 Barristers' Chambers
- Ciara BartlamGarden Court North Chambers
- Lee HughesLincoln House Chambers
- Nia Gowman30 Park Place
- Olivia Checa-DoverKBW
- Paul WilliamsLincoln House Chambers
Up and Coming
- Christian WeaverGarden Court North Chambers
- Mira HammadGarden Court North Chambers
All Sets profiles
Band 1
1 Deans Court ChambersInquests & Public Inquiries2024 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedManchester-based Deans Court Chambers possesses a long track record in handling complex and sensitive inquests. The set's barristers are sought after throughout the North West by commercial entities, notably in the care sector, and by local authorities, central government, healthcare practitioners or the police. In addition, Sophie Cartwright KC is instructed as counsel to the coroner or chair in many of the most prominent inquests and public inquiries taking place in the region and nationwide.1 Lincoln House ChambersInquests & Public Inquiries2024 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedLincoln House Chambers offers an impressive depth of expertise in the field of inquiries and inquests. Several of its members have appeared in the Manchester Arena and Infected Blood inquiries as well as the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse, among other matters of major importance. The barristers are frequently sought out to provide expert representation to a wide range of interested persons, spanning government departments, professional bodies, healthcare sector clients and police forces, and to act as counsel to the inquest or inquiry.1 Park Square BarristersInquests & Public Inquiries2024 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedPark Square Barristers is a go-to set for interested persons in inquests, including government departments, police forces, healthcare organisations, local authorities and education bodies. Members additionally act for bereaved families. The set boasts an impressive bench of barristers skilled in the inquests field, with several government panel members and assistant coroners among its roster.
Band 2
2 30 Park PlaceInquests & Public Inquiries2024 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked30 Park Place is a leading set at the Welsh Bar and is highlighted for its impressive capabilities in a wide range of sensitive inquests and public inquiries. The chambers' barristers have received instructions in many of the major recent inquiries, such as acting on behalf of hundreds of victims across Wales and Northern Ireland in the Infected Blood Inquiry. The set boasts further strengths in all manner of inquests such as those concerning the police, healthcare providers and care homes. Members have been instructed in the UK COVID-19 Inquiry.2 No5 Barristers' ChambersInquests & Public Inquiries2024 | Band 2 | 1 Years RankedNo5 Barristers appear in Coroners' Courts throughout the land and are a reliable choice for any inquest instruction. Areas of expertise include health and safety-related matters concerning workplace or care settings. The barristers have considerable experience in inquests involving the police or prisons.2 Parklane PlowdenInquests & Public Inquiries2024 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedParklane Plowden is trusted by bereaved families, corporate bodies and government departments to represent them in inquests. Members are particularly well equipped to handle inquests arising from deaths in custody, care homes, NHS hospitals and other institutions. Their work regularly touches on complex medical issues, and the barristers are notably experienced in sensitive matters concerning self-inflicted deaths.