Inquests & Public Inquiries
UK Bar Guide 2025 : The Regions (Bar)
Band 2
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30 Park Place is a leading set at the Welsh Bar and is highlighted for its impressive capabilities in a wide range of sensitive inquests and public inquiries. The chambers' barristers have received instructions in many of the major recent inquiries, such as acting on behalf of hundreds of victims across Wales and Northern Ireland in the Infected Blood Inquiry. The set boasts further strengths in all manner of inquests such as those concerning the police, healthcare providers and care homes. Members have been instructed in the UK COVID-19 Inquiry.
Notable Practitioners
Christian Howells appears in high-profile public inquiries and Article 2 inquests involving the NHS, prisons and other public services. He acts for both bereaved families and state agents, and has been instructed to represent the Welsh Government in the UK COVID-19 Inquiry.
"Christian is our go-to barrister for public law matters and inquiries. He's a very safe pair of hands."
"Christian is a very strong junior who is able to see beyond the status quo."
Lloyd Williams KC tends to represent the bereaved at inquests involving the police, or in matters investigating health and safety failures. He has also attracted an important instruction in the Infected Blood Inquiry.
"Lloyd is very good with clients; he develops a good rapport with them. He has an excellent questioning technique, where the witness will tell him everything he wants to know."
Nia Gowman has an active inquests practice, with particular expertise in acting for healthcare sector clients in Article 2 inquests. Gowman has been instructed for bereaved families in the UK Covid-19 Inquiry.
"I rate Nia very highly. She punches above her call, and her advocacy is very impressive."