London Bar
Clinical negligence
Leading junior3Very approachable and helpful with questions. Conscious of the client's needs, particularly in sensitive cases. Good technical advice. Strong advocate in JSM.
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Barristers
Leanne Woods
1 Crown Office Row, London
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Position
Leanne Woods specialises in clinical negligence, inquests and public inquiries, professional discipline and regulation, and public law and human rights. She also has significant experience of military issues and disputes in the world of sport, and has worked in a commercial litigation department in private practice. Leanne is a member of the Attorney-General’s A panel of counsel.
Leanne is a very experienced inquests barrister, who previously sat as an Assistant Coroner. She is instructed in challenging and high profile inquests, often involving death in state detention and sensitive mental health issues. Leanne mainly acts for families, healthcare bodies and professionals, care homes, the MOJ, the MOD and police forces. She has acted as junior counsel in the inquest into the sudden death of Russian businessman Alexander Perepilichnyy (including related High Court proceedings involving public interest immunity).
Career
Call: 2005.
Mentions
London Bar
Inquests and inquiries
Leading junior2Leanne is an outstanding barrister with excellent judgement and a calm, considered approach that instils confidence across the team. She is particularly strong at navigating complex issues and providing clear, pragmatic advice, and her advocacy is measured, precise, and highly effective, with a strong ability to distil key points and present them persuasively.
London Bar
Professional disciplinary and regulatory law
Leading junior4She is very reliable and knowledgeable. She is adept at handling very difficult clients who require a bespoke approach. I am very happy to continue to instruct her; her submissions are always very good.
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