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Inquests and inquiries

Nikita McNeill

Nikita McNeill

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2 Hare Court is 'a strong set in inquests and inquiries'. The 'excellent' team acts for bereaved families, public bodies, and government departments in inquests and inquiries relating to deaths in prison and the military, to name a couple of areas of instruction. Jonathan Laidlaw KC is 'a master strategist' with a strong track record in handling high-profile inquiries. Among the junior end of chambers, Nikita McNeill represented the Ministry of Defence in an inquest arising from the suicide of a young female soldier in 2021, which involved allegations of sexual misconduct perpetrated by commanding officers.
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Position

Nikita McNeill is a skilled and confident advocate who is known for meticulous attention to detail. She is particularly adept at managing cases involving large volumes of material and complex expert evidence.

Nikita is a leading practitioner in the field of Inquests and Public Inquiries. She is a sought-after junior, who has acted in many of the largest and most high-profile inquests and public inquiries.

She combines this with a diverse and challenging practice that also encompasses crime, professional discipline and licensing law. She is a member of the Attorney General’s Civil B Panel.

Nikita was recently shortlisted for Public Law Junior of the Year in The Legal 500 UK Bar Awards 2024.

Career

Year of Call 2010; Inner Temple.

Memberships

Attorney General’s Civil Panel C; Criminal Bar Association; Association of Regulatory & Disciplinary Lawyers; Young Fraud Lawyers Association; South Eastern Circuit.

Education

2010: BVC, College of Law; 2009: BVC Exhibition Award, Inner Temple; 2008: LLB (Hons) Law with Australian Law, University of Nottingham.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Julian Campbell will do all possible to assist. He is approachable.'
  • 'Very responsive clerks.'
  • 'Knowledgeable clerks.'
  • 'A go to chambers for inquest work.'
  • 'An excellent set with many great counsel.'
  • 'An incredibly impressive set.'