'One of the leading chambers in inquests and inquiries', Temple Garden Chambers has a solid track record in handling inquiries and inquests arising from deaths in custody, aviation and marine accidents, and deaths in prison, to name a few areas. Andrew O'Connor KC is instructed as leading counsel to the Dawn Sturgess Inquiry, in addition to acting for the Ministry of Defence in the Independent Inquiry relating to Afghanistan. Among the juniors, Zeenat Islam is acting for three core participants in the Lampard Inquiry, while Harriet Gilchrist represents the Department for Business and Trade in the Covid-19 Inquiry.
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Testimonials
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- 'Dean Norton and Keith Sharman are excellent.'
- 'Keith Sharman is responsive and helpful.'
- 'The clerks are very helpful.'
- 'The clerks’ room at Temple Garden Chambers is excellent—efficient, approachable, and always willing to go the extra mile.'
- 'A strong pedigree of counsel at all levels.'
- 'A fantastic and highly experienced team of inquest and inquiry barristers.'
- 'Temple Garden Chambers has an excellent reputation in this area.'
- 'Excellent for inquests and inquiries.'