Inquests and inquiries

Leading Juniors

Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.

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Edward James

Ropewalk Chambers

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Bernard Thorogood

No5 Barristers’ Chambers

‘His attention to detail is superb. He has a real focus on all matters he is involved in. His manner with clients is excellent. He is a fierce and very respectful opponent. A leader in this field.’

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Sofia Ashraf

St Philips Chambers

‘Clear and considered in her advocacy and during conferences. Picks up clients' concerns easily and is able to provide good results.’

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Georgina Cursham

Ropewalk Chambers

'Georgina has excellent drafting skills and a lovely way with clients. She has a great eye for detail and especially for the complexities of inquest work.'

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Thomas Herbert

Ropewalk Chambers

'His advocacy is nothing shy of brilliant, with him remaining composed, prepared and direct to all issues in hand. He is always able to be ahead of the curve with cases, with an attentive and thorough approach.'

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Elizabeth Tremayne

Lex Novus

‘She reads the room perfectly and adjusts her tone to the judge or coroner. She is incredibly bright, and hugely knowledgeable about law and procedure but she wears it lightly – she’s relaxed, engaged and charming with clients and witnesses.'

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Alexandra Pountney

Ropewalk Chambers

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Shilpa Shah

Ropewalk Chambers

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Rochelle Rong

Ropewalk Chambers

'Astute insight and application of facts to law and vice versa. Sensitive but appropriately robust in advocacy.'

2

Andrew McNamara

Ropewalk Chambers