Viewed as a ‘first-rate set‘ for inquests work, members of Park Square Barristers are equally strong in handling high-profile inquiries. Richard Wright KC ‘does everything to a standard of excellence‘, and Craig Hassall KC is ‘a formidable advocate‘. Recent instructions for the team include Hassall acting for the family of Rina Yasutake in the inquest into her death, having previously defended them in criminal proceedings concerning the prevention of the lawful and decent burial of Yasutake's body; the charges were dropped on the grounds that the defendants suffered from a rare psychiatric disorder. The coroner gave an open verdict. Among the juniors, the ‘very passionate‘ Kirsten Mercer is sought after for her expertise in handling Article 2 inquests, and Holly Clegg garners praise for ‘her ability to deal diligently and confidently with any inquest matter‘. In September 2022 the team was bolstered by the arrival of Matthew Stanbury from Garden Court North Chambers.
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Testimonials
‘Madeleine Gray is the best of the best.’
‘The fabulous Madeleine Gray has as much passion for the work as her advocates, and is excellent at matching the right people with the right work to give families the best possible representation.’
‘Madeleine Gray is an outstanding clerk and a shrewd and experienced operator.’
‘Madeleine Gray is very responsive and friendly.’
‘A very strong bench.’
‘The set has the experience and strength in numbers of very able counsel.’
Parklane Plowden
Leila Benyounes heads up the inquests and inquiries team at Parklane Plowden, which is well known for representing a broad range of interested persons in inquests. Inquests arising from deaths in hospitals and care homes have been prominent in Richard Copnall‘s recent caseload, and the ‘fantastic‘ Abigail Telford is very experienced in handling inquests into deaths in prison and deaths arising from road traffic accidents. Tom Barclay-Semple is ‘very thorough and clear in his advice‘. Georgina Nolan was appointed Senior Coroner for Newcastle and North Tyneside in January 2023.
Testimonials
‘Excellent chambers.’
‘A very impressive set with a wealth of experience, knowledge and expertise. Counsel availability is top notch.’
‘The clerks are extremely helpful and always willing to go the extra mile to assist.’
Park Square Barristers Ltd.
Testimonials
‘Madeleine Gray is the best of the best.’
‘The fabulous Madeleine Gray has as much passion for the work as her advocates, and is excellent at matching the right people with the right work to give families the best possible representation.’
‘Madeleine Gray is an outstanding clerk and a shrewd and experienced operator.’
‘Madeleine Gray is very responsive and friendly.’
‘A very strong bench.’
‘The set has the experience and strength in numbers of very able counsel.’
Parklane Plowden
Leila Benyounes heads up the inquests and inquiries team at Parklane Plowden, which is well known for representing a broad range of interested persons in inquests. Inquests arising from deaths in hospitals and care homes have been prominent in Richard Copnall‘s recent caseload, and the ‘fantastic‘ Abigail Telford is very experienced in handling inquests into deaths in prison and deaths arising from road traffic accidents. Tom Barclay-Semple is ‘very thorough and clear in his advice‘. Georgina Nolan was appointed Senior Coroner for Newcastle and North Tyneside in January 2023.
Testimonials
‘Excellent chambers.’
‘A very impressive set with a wealth of experience, knowledge and expertise. Counsel availability is top notch.’
‘The clerks are extremely helpful and always willing to go the extra mile to assist.’