Inquests and inquiries

Leading Juniors
Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.
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Leila Benyounes
Parklane Plowden
'A thorough and dedicated junior.'
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Olivia Checa-Dover
KBW
‘Olivia is unflappable. She is highly organised, always one step ahead, and her clear and well-thought-out advocacy is delivered eloquently.’
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Holly Clegg
Park Square Barristers Ltd.
‘A confident barrister with a pleasant court demeanour. She is practical and focused, doesn’t ask unnecessary, irrelevant questions and her submissions are grounded, reasonable and well-researched. An excellent advocate.’
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Simon Connolly
Park Square Barristers Ltd.
'Simon has an encyclopedic knowledge of inquest processes, procedures and case law. He puts those he represents at ease with his empathetic nature, while at the same time instilling in them the confidence that he will do everything in his power to achieve the best possible outcome for them.'
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Richard Copnall
Parklane Plowden
'A fearless advocate on his feet.'
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Matthew Crowe
Trinity Chambers
 
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Kirsten Mercer
Park Square Barristers Ltd.
'An amazing talent in the inquest arena.'
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Ian Mullarkey
KBW
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Abigail Telford
Parklane Plowden
'A junior who is brilliant with clients. When she speaks, people listen.'
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Kate Wilson
Park Square Barristers Ltd.
‘Kate is a natural leader. She is tremendously intelligent, calm under pressure, eloquent and clear, and her advocacy inspires trust and confidence.’
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Janine Wolstenholme
Park Square Barristers Ltd.
'Janine is a quality barrister.'
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Sarah Barlow
Exchange Chambers
 'A tactically astute, razor-sharp cross-examiner.'
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Emma Bennett
Parklane Plowden
 'A strong negotiator in court, and a measured and methodical advocate.'
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Megan Crowther
Parklane Plowden
 'Megan has a comprehensive knowledge of inquest matters. She advises with empathy and understanding.'
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Nathan Davis
Park Square Barristers Ltd.
'Nathan has a thorough grounding in inquest law, and is a diligent and conscientious junior.'
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Georgina Goring
New Park Court Chambers
'Georgina has a very natural ability to put clients at ease. She is an excellent tactician, and when required she can be a ferocious fighter. A very persuasive advocate.'
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John Jolliffe
Park Square Barristers
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Alex Littlefair
Trinity Chambers
 'A very talented and dedicated junior who is well-liked by clients.'
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Simon Mallett
KBW
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Naomi McLoughlin
Park Square Barristers Ltd.
‘Naomi fully understands inquest law and is a focused questioner, which endears her to those on the bench. She is the advocate that any client would want in their corner.’
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Tom Barclay-Semple
Parklane Plowden
'Tom is fabulous on his feet at inquests; he is knowledgeable and compassionate in equal measure.'
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Matthew Stanbury
Park Square Barristers
'An empathetic and passionate barrister with good judgement. Judges respect him.'
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Robert Stevenson
Park Square Barristers
'A junior with a fantastic client manner.'
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Caroline Wood
Park Square Barristers
'Caroline is an excellent advocate with great forensic skills.'
Rising stars
Rising stars at the Bar are defined as barristers between four and eight years’ call who are seen as up-and-coming members of the Bar in their respective practice areas by clients and peers alike. They will already be instructed in high-profile, complex, and high-value contentious and non-contentious matters, working with and opposite more experienced leading counsel.
Abigail Cheetham
Trinity Chambers
Helena Spector
Park Square Barristers
‘Helena is incredibly talented. She is a confident and compelling advocate and is wise beyond her year of call. She is always on top of the evidence and excellent with clients. She is a real star.’