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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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.'

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Sofia Ashraf

St Philips Chambers

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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.'

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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.'

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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.'

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Edward James

Ropewalk Chambers

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

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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.'

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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.'

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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.'

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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.'