Position

Barrister specialising in health and safety, public inquiries, inquests, clinical and professional negligence, general common law and personal injury. Leading cases: The Hutton Inquiry, The Mubarek Inquiry, The Shipman Inquiry and the BSE Inquiry; Chilcott v Thermal Transfer Ltd [2009] EWHC 2086 (Admin).

Education

Worth School, Sussex; Christ’s College, Cambridge (MA); Christ Church, Oxford (BCL).

Mentions

London Bar

Health and safety

HALL OF FAME2

James Maxwell-Scott KC –Crown Office Chambers ‘He produces high-quality written advice and is able to quickly review and disseminate large amounts of information.‘

London Bar

Inquests and inquiries

HALL OF FAME3

James Maxwell-Scott KC – Crown Office Chambers 'A silk with great forensic skills and an analytical eye.'