Position

Cecily has a thriving practice spanning the full range of chambers’ specialisms, principally police and public law, inquests and inquiries, disciplinary proceedings, and all aspects of healthcare litigation. She is particularly adept at handling cases involving novel points of law and those likely to attract media interest. She won a Rising Star award from the Solicitors Journal in 2016 and is ranked by both Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500 in Police law and Inquests and Inquiries.

Education

Sorbonne University, Paris IV (2005 Diplôme de Langue et Civilisation Françaises); Cambridge University, Trinity College (2008 MA Hon History); Harvard University Graduate School of Arts & Sciences / Kennedy School of Government (2009 postgraduate Special Student programme); City University (2010 Graduate Diploma in Law, Distinction 1st in year); BPP London (2011 Bar Professional Training Course, Outstanding)

Mentions

London Bar

Inquests and inquiries

LEADING JUNIORS2

Cecily White –Serjeants’ Inn Chambers ‘A very approachable junior who is in total command of her brief.'

London Bar

Professional disciplinary and regulatory law

LEADING JUNIORS4

Cecily White  - Serjeants' Inn Chambers  'She can handle vast amounts of information and find the vital elements to focus on. She provides clear and authoritative guidance to investigators on evidence, disclosure questions and case strategy. Her style is warm and she is a strong team player, empathetic but never afraid to challenge assumptions. '