Inquests and inquiries

‘Brian is the heavyweight champion of the inquiry world. A brilliant operator.’ 

‘Caoilfhionn is very dedicated, with excellent judgement and comprehensive knowledge of inquests and inquiries matters.‘

‘A sublime advocate, beguiling and simply a joy to watch him on his feet.'

'Jonathan has laser-like focus on every aspect of the case. He is tremendously easy to work with, combining a formidable intellect with tactical nous and approachability. On his feet he commands the room, and the ear of the judge, with a calm and measured gravitas.'

'Keith has vast experience in this practice area, exceptional practical knowledge, and advocacy skills. He has a calm and measured approach to court hearings and a detailed approach to trial preparation.' 

‘Andrew is hard working and a good team player. He is both practical and strategic in his approach, a real asset.’

'Fantastic drafting skills and an intellect rarely found.'

‘Kate is a serene silk with an incisive approach to cases, and she deals with the evidence in a measured and appropriate way.'

‘An exceptional advocate. Her knowledge of coronial process and law is second to none. Hugely impressive in court.'

‘Danny is a superbly effective barrister.'

‘His incisiveness, combined with empathy, experience and sensitivity to court dynamics, make him an exceptional choice for any inquest or public inquiry. His style of advocacy is understated, lands perfectly, and has exactly the desired effect.'

‘Hugo knows the law inside out. He carries out his work with commitment and verve.’ 

‘Jonathan is simply the best. He puts clients at ease in difficult circumstances, has a clear approach and articulates positions concisely. He is absolutely the one you want on your side!‘

‘A leading advocate for inquests and inquiries. He pays extraordinary attention to detail and is an expert in his field.'

‘Neil is a clear, concise and polished advocate. He is empathic with bereaved families and a real team worker.'

‘Stephen is a doyen of the inquest and inquiry Bar. He has tremendous judgement and a sureness of touch which he brings to bear in the most sensitive of cases. An extremely impressive practitioner.'

‘Simon is meticulous in his preparation and his advocacy is firm, persuasive and impressive.'

'Clodagh Bradley is excellent.'

‘Brenda is an exceptional and fearless advocate. She works tirelessly on behalf of her client. She is forensic and diligent.'

‘An outstanding advocate, and a very thorough and skillful strategist.'

‘Her cross-examination is efficient, flexible, and relentless. She is an astute tactician who is approachable and stands her ground.'

'A tremendous advocate.'

'Kate is a very focussed, technically able and extremely lucid cross-examiner.'

'She is a very diligent silk.'

‘A strong advocate. He is intelligent, reasonable and professional.'

'A silk with great forensic skills and an analytical eye.'

‘A superb advocate. Everyone looks up to him and he instills courage and confidence in the most challenging of circumstances.'

'Jenni is extremely bright. She can identify novel arguments and present them in an extremely powerful and persuasive way.'

‘His ability to cut to the chase, while listening, is his strength.‘

 'An excellent advocate who provides robust advice.'

  ‘Clair has meticulous attention to detail, is extremely hard working, and has a calm and approachable manner. She has a particular aptitude for handling vulnerable witnesses or clients and de-escalating stressful situations. Fantastic to work with.’ 

'A fierce advocate, who is fabulous on his feet.'

‘Nageena has immense gravitas. She is a fantastic advocate and her witness handling is excellent – compassionate but her points are firmly put.’

‘Rajiv is a formidable advocate.'

  'Nick goes above and beyond the call of duty to make sure that every piece of work is spot on. He will have an absolute mastery of every case that he presents, ensuring that he is on top of all the detail as well as the strategic picture.'

‘Toby is a superb advocate who reassures the tribunal that they are in the safest of hands; he has a first class brain and  wonderful manner.‘

‘Maya’s advocacy style is very polished, planned, and tactical. She is a huge strength and support to her bereaved clients. ‘ 

‘Steven is a very calm and polished advocate.’

  'Adam has a keen legal mind and sound judgement.'

‘Katy is outstanding in every way. She is an impressive and effective advocate.'

‘A passionate and intellectually powerful advocate who fights hard for her clients.'

'Jude has a brilliant legal mind and will fight for his client with everything he has got. His charm disarms judges and opponents alike.'

'Tim is extremely approachable. He has an excellent manner with clients and coroners, and is able to gain the confidence and trust of both. He handles witnesses perfectly in what are often very difficult and emotionally charged situations.'

'She is tactically very astute, calm, thoughtful and measured. Her style of advocacy compels attention.'

‘Richard is a superb advocate with a keen eye for detail. He is exceptionally bright and navigates even the most complex evidence with aplomb. He has a relaxed and friendly manner with clients, and puts them at ease in stressful, demanding situations.' 

'Blinne is an outstanding barrister. Her technical knowledge is exceptional, which is reflected in her comprehensive and compelling drafting. She always goes the extra mile for her clients.' 

‘Philip has a great mind and is one of the best in the field. He presents very detailed arguments and forensic dismantling of witnesses on the stand is his particular strength, including professional and expert witnesses where needed.' 

  'His advocacy when questioning key witnesses is superb - measured and incisive.'

‘Saba has an expert analytical eye and delves into the detail of every case so that she knows it back to front.'

'A junior with a very sharp mind.'