Inquests And Inquiries

Leading Silks

Adrian Keeling KC – No5 Barristers’ Chambers ‘Adrian has a poise and elegance that belies a dogged determination to advance his clients case. He commands the facts of the case and is agile in his advice, giving both confidence and warning in equal measure. Adrian is an excellent advocate.’

Leading Juniors

Sofia Ashraf –St Philips Chambers

Georgina Cursham –Ropewalk Chambers ‘Georgina remains calm and professional throughout the inquest process. She develops a rapport with clients quickly and really helps to put clients at ease who are experiencing very difficult and delicate circumstances. She is an excellent and experienced advocate who is available for advice.'

Richard Grimshaw – No5 Barristers’ Chambers ‘Richard is very knowledgeable in his field and is always thoroughly prepared. He has a very attractive style of advocacy; he is both fluent and articulate and is always able to command trust from his fellow advocates.'

Thomas Herbert –Ropewalk Chambers ‘Tom has an exceptional intellect; he always has a thorough understanding of the legal position in any case and can advance detailed legal arguments on behalf of his clients. He is a detailed advocate and is always across the finer complex details of a case. He is an advocate that can be trusted.'

Edward James – Ropewalk Chambers ‘Edward's advocacy at inquest is extremely polished and he has a manner with witnesses which is considerate yet straightforward.'

Bernard Thorogood – No5 Barristers’ Chambers ‘Bernard is a first class advocate and one of the best leading barristers in this practice area. His attention to detail is second to none and he is highly persuasive before any tribunal. He commands the respect of his peers and clients alike.'

Andrew McNamara – Ropewalk Chambers ‘Andrew has a relaxed manner that belies a thorough and tenacious approach. Even when surrounded by silks he stands out amongst them.'

Alexandra Pountney – Ropewalk Chambers ‘Alex is formidable in court whilst remaining courteous and professional. Her questioning of witnesses is forensic and her grasp of the issues in cases is astute. She clearly has a strong relationship with her instructing solicitors and is trusted by her lay clients.'

Shilpa Shah – Ropewalk Chambers ‘Shilpa really values the importance of the professional relationship that exists between solicitor and client and respects that such that there is always immediate follow up as to the outcome of hearings. She goes above and beyond to deliver an exceptional service. Shilpa is highly skilled in this area.'

Elizabeth Tremayne – Lex Novus ‘Elizabeth is immensely bright, an excellent strategist and a powerful advocate; she is silk-level quality. Elizabeth is brilliant at anticipating the next moves of judges and opponents in very complex, difficult cases.'

Inquests and inquiries in Regional Bar

Tier 1 sets

Ropewalk Chambers

Ropewalk Chambers remains at the forefront of inquests and inquiries work on the Midland Circuit, offering a ‘wide range of fantastic barristers’ with considerable combined experience. Thomas Herbert has particular expertise handling inquests in social care and medical contexts, recently appearing in an Article 2 jury inquest into the death of a woman following her admission to a secure psychiatric ward and development of acute hyponatremia (low concentration of salt in the blood). Alexandra Pountney, widely praised for her ‘empathetic and supportive’ approach to client care, also excels in medically complex cases.

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‘One of the best clerking teams in the country, led by Tony Hill who responds immediately and is always able to assist.’

‘The clerks are very helpful and nothing seems too much trouble.’

‘An excellent set with a great depth and breadth of specialisms and experience. Ropewalk also offers superb annual training which is detailed, thorough and provides practical tips and tricks for daily practice.’

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