Hall of fameDoughty Street Chambers
‘Caoilfhionn is very dedicated, with excellent judgement and comprehensive knowledge of inquests and inquiries matters.‘
Doughty Street Chambers
With vast experience in representing bereaved families, Doughty Street Chambers is widely recognised for its inquests and inquiries expertise. Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC is acting for the family of Steve Dymond, who took his own life after a polygraph test branded him a “love cheat” on The Jeremy Kyle Show, in the inquest into his death. Jude Bunting KC is active in a number of cases relating to Northern Ireland, including representing the widow of a member of the public killed when they drove into a security forces ambush of IRA members in 1987. Alison Gerry handles cases involving deaths following contact with the police, while Tom Stoate represented an eighteen-year-old woman, on remand awaiting sentencing for robbery at HMP Bronzefield, whose baby died after she gave birth alone in her cell. Fiona Murphy KC took silk in March 2023.
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Testimonials
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- 'Doughty Street have a strong and busy inquests team.'
- 'Doughty Street continues to be the powerhouse in this area - a great team.'
- 'Doughty Street is a leading inquests and inquiries set, with real strength in depth.'
- 'This set is very strong for human rights and inquest work - they have a broad range of barristers, all very skilled, but with a helpful cross-section of knowledge and experience across many different practice areas.'
- 'An excellent set for public law and inquests.'
Silks
Leading Silks
KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.
4Hall of fameDoughty Street Chambers
‘Maya’s advocacy style is very polished, planned, and tactical. She is a huge strength and support to her bereaved clients. ‘
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4Hall of fameDoughty Street Chambers
‘Katy is outstanding in every way. She is an impressive and effective advocate.'
Hall of fameDoughty Street Chambers
‘A passionate and intellectually powerful advocate who fights hard for her clients.'
2022 Silks
Hall of fameDoughty Street Chambers
'Jude has a brilliant legal mind and will fight for his client with everything he has got. His charm disarms judges and opponents alike.'
2023 Silks
Juniors
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.
Doughty Street Chambers
‘Nick is always well prepared and excellent in court. His experience in inquest work shines out.'
Doughty Street Chambers
‘He is very tactical and industrious. An approachable and empathetic junior who is robust when required.’
Doughty Street Chambers
‘Alison's client care skills are second to none. She is very committed and fights passionately for her clients.’
Doughty Street Chambers
‘Angela is extremely client-focused. She is very detail-oriented and cuts through complex and dense cases with ease. Highly recommended for difficult inquests.’
4Doughty Street Chambers
‘Sam has an excellent ability to carefully review and assimilate complex facts and provide legal analysis. Clients like his common sense approach, and he is an excellent communicator. A confident and serene advocate.'
Doughty Street Chambers
‘Adam's advocacy style means he is able to hold the attention of the room with ease. He is excellent in front of clients and quickly gains their trust.'
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.
Doughty Street Chambers
‘Nick is always well prepared and excellent in court. His experience in inquest work shines out.'
Doughty Street Chambers
‘He is very tactical and industrious. An approachable and empathetic junior who is robust when required.’
Doughty Street Chambers
‘Alison's client care skills are second to none. She is very committed and fights passionately for her clients.’
Doughty Street Chambers
‘Angela is extremely client-focused. She is very detail-oriented and cuts through complex and dense cases with ease. Highly recommended for difficult inquests.’
4Doughty Street Chambers
‘Sam has an excellent ability to carefully review and assimilate complex facts and provide legal analysis. Clients like his common sense approach, and he is an excellent communicator. A confident and serene advocate.'
Doughty Street Chambers
‘Adam's advocacy style means he is able to hold the attention of the room with ease. He is excellent in front of clients and quickly gains their trust.'