5 Essex Chambers

Peter specialises in Inquests. He is regularly instructed in high profile Article 2 and Jury Inquests requiring sensitive handling and with potential reputational impact, often in the context of media coverage or regulatory investigations, for a range of clients including police forces, NHS Trusts, healthcare providers, other public bodies and private sector clients. Peter is frequently entrusted with front-line briefs from parties whom are the main focus of the inquest.

Peter sits as an Assistant Coroner for Suffolk.

Peter appeared as Counsel to the Inquest in the Inquest touching the death of Corrie McKeague.

Now at 17 years’ call, Peter has practised at 5 Essex throughout his career. Peter has extensive experience since the start of his career at the Bar in Police Law, in which his practice focuses on police misconduct (including at Police Appeals Tribunals). His practice is informed by years of work on civil claims (false imprisonment, assault, trespass, conversion, malicious prosecution, misfeasance, negligence). This depth of experience has given him both a rich understanding of the culture of public service in policing and an acute appreciation of the importance for the emergency services of maintaining public confidence.

Peter also practises in Employment law, where he has the benefit of experience dating back from before he was called to the Bar.

Peter contributes to 5 Essex Chambers’ Insight: Inquests and Inquiries newsletter.

Please visit the 5 Essex Chambers website for Peter’s profile, which sets out full details of his practice including relevant work of note.