The Bar - Regional Bar • Midland Circuit
Ropewalk Chambers is a ‘go-to chambers in Nottingham’ whose members provide a ’very high standard of service’ in inquests and inquiries relating to deaths in custody, psychiatric institutions and medical care. Georgina Cursham acted for the family in an inquest into the death of a severely disabled young man, who drowned in a reservoir while under the supervision of a day centre care worker, while Edward James represented a family in an inquest into the death of a man, who took his own life using a pneumatic drill while receiving outpatient psychological care. Thomas Herbert is praised as ‘well-prepared and thoughtful in his questioning of witnesses’.
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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.
1‘Georgina is a very strong all-round barrister. She is very thorough in her review and preparation of a case. In court or an inquest, she is not fazed by the complexity of a matter and stays calm even in difficult and challenging circumstances.’
1‘Thomas is exceptionally bright and very knowledgeable about the inquest process. He has a very professional and compassionate manner with clients.’
1‘Edward can address the concerns of the family sympathetically and takes on board their concerns and position. He is able to use his advocacy skills to address those key points using tenacious and succinct questions.’
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2'Alexandra has the ability to put families at ease and guide them through difficult times with empathy, compassion and sound legal advice. She is calm, collected and concise whilst ensuring that the necessary information is elicited from the witness.'
2‘Shilpa is extremely meticulous in her preparation and goes the extra mile for clients.'
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.
1‘Georgina is a very strong all-round barrister. She is very thorough in her review and preparation of a case. In court or an inquest, she is not fazed by the complexity of a matter and stays calm even in difficult and challenging circumstances.’
1‘Thomas is exceptionally bright and very knowledgeable about the inquest process. He has a very professional and compassionate manner with clients.’
1‘Edward can address the concerns of the family sympathetically and takes on board their concerns and position. He is able to use his advocacy skills to address those key points using tenacious and succinct questions.’
22'Alexandra has the ability to put families at ease and guide them through difficult times with empathy, compassion and sound legal advice. She is calm, collected and concise whilst ensuring that the necessary information is elicited from the witness.'
2‘Shilpa is extremely meticulous in her preparation and goes the extra mile for clients.'