Matrix Chambers‘ expertise in crime, human rights, administrative and police law inform its work in major inquests and inquiries. Hugh Southey KC is acting in the Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry, while James Robottom and Rosalind Comyn are representing the families of the deceased and one survivor in the Cranston Inquiry into the deaths of over 20 people arising from the capsizing of a migrant dinghy in 2021. Jesse Nicholls is sought after for his expertise in handling Article 2 inquests arising from the deaths of vulnerable people.
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James has a multi-disciplinary practice which covers public law and human rights, tort law (including clinical negligence and group claims), inquests and inquiries, crime, and equality law. James’ multi-disciplinary practice allows him to advise in complex claims where practice areas overlap. Chambers and Partners 2021 states that: “He’s committed, dedicated and very caring. He has a passion for the work he does and he’s fantastic at inquest work in particular.”
James is on the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s and the Attorney General’s Panels of Counsel at B level.
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