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.
Tim Holloway
Hundred Court ChambersTim puts his client's interests first in all things - and is indefatigable in their fight. He is exceptional with highly detailed matters. Tim is also the epitome of courtesy.
Laura Nash
Serjeants’ Inn Chambers
David Pojur
Lincoln House Chambers
David Sandiford
Exchange Chambers
Sara Sutherland
Exchange Chambers
Austin Welch
Lincoln House ChambersAustin is exceptionally well prepared, immediately puts clients at ease, and has the ability to cut through even the most complex cases to identify and clearly explain the issues. His advocacy in court is also excellent.
Elizabeth Dudley-Jones
Deans Court ChambersCounsel is our first choice for the representation of families at Inquest. Her attention to detail, empathy, and engagement with the family are second to none. Her meticulous preparation was commented on by other Counsel who confirmed that she had left no stone unturned. Counsel's advocacy was clear, concise, and family-friendly, so that those she represented could fully engage and understand.
Kate Stone
Garden Court North ChambersKate is excellent at communicating with lay clients at their level, as well as in her drafting and oral advocacy. She is great to work with and is collaborative as part of a legal team.
Rupert Davies
18 St John Street Chambers
John Hobson
Doughty Street ChambersJohn fights hard for clients. He is incredibly bright, client-friendly, and a pleasure to work with. He is deeply committed and gives everything to the case. John has very strong legal knowledge and advances arguments well. He provides practical, thoughtful, and strategic advice. He is very responsive and has a solid work ethic.
David Baines
St John's BuildingsYou know you are in a safe pair of hands with David. He is extremely thorough with strong written work. His submissions are often used in place of an agenda at a PIRH. He is a strong inquest representative and will do everything possible to achieve answers for a grieving family member.
Richard Borrett
Kings ChambersRichard was extremely thorough in his preparation and was exceptionally good with the clients in what was an extremely distressing inquest. He has empathy and understanding and worked hard to get the answers that the family wanted.
Patrick Cassidy
Kenworthy’s ChambersVirginia Hayton
Deans Court ChambersVirginia Hayton is excellent with clients and picking up inquest matters at short notice, getting to grips with vast amounts of information. Her knowledge of and experience in the coronial process is outstanding.
Peter Smith
Deans Court ChambersPeter has excellent strength in depth.
Christian Weaver
Garden Court North ChambersGail Farrington
Wilberforce Barristers
Sarah Barlow
Exchange Chambers
Lujzka Halsall-Fischel
Hundred Court ChambersLois Alexandra Norris
Kings ChambersCiara Bartlam
Garden Court North ChambersCiara Bartlam demonstrates excellent advocacy skills, combining strong technical ability with sound judgment as to when to advance arguments assertively and when to adopt a more measured approach. Her preparation is consistently of a high standard, enabling her to present cases clearly and effectively.
She is also a pleasure to work with, contributing positively to a collaborative, team-based approach and engaging constructively with instructing solicitors throughout. Ciara builds strong rapport with clients, including families, and approaches matters with professionalism and sensitivity.
Overall, she is a highly capable advocate who balances determination with pragmatism.
Tom Gent
Deans Court ChambersMr. Gent is a very good advocate who is able to think quickly on his feet. He is brilliant with clients, always adopting the right tone. He very quickly gains clients' trust and respect.
Joseph Hart
Deans Court ChambersRebecca Hirst
Cobden House ChambersRising stars
Rising stars at the Bar are defined as barristers between four and eight years’ call who are seen as up-and-coming members of the Bar in their respective practice areas by clients and peers alike. They will already be instructed in high-profile, complex, and high-value contentious and non-contentious matters, working with and opposite more experienced leading counsel.
Rebecca Titus-Cobb
St John’s BuildingsRebecca is a strong advocate. She is concise and able to get to the point. Rebecca is a go-to for medical-related inquests and subsequent personal injury claims. She is able to argue for key witnesses and disclosure at the PIRH stage and then extract key evidence at the inquest hearing. She is strong on civil claims post-inquest.
Lily Lewis
Garden Court Chambers
Arya Tabrizi
Kings ChambersArya's attention to detail, confident and persuasive advocacy style exceeds his years of experience.
David Illingworth
Exchange ChambersOliver Carr
Deans Court ChambersI have re-instructed Mr. Carr, as he is determined to achieve the best possible outcome for his client. He is confident and unflinching in his advocacy, often appearing against multiple counsel for public authorities. He has excellent attention to detail and is not afraid to fully grasp complex matters.