Inquests & Public Inquiries

James Maxwell-Scott KC is instructed in a diverse range of inquests and public inquiries, regularly appearing as counsel to the inquiry. He has particular experience appearing in inquiries involving a health and safety aspect.

"James is informed and reads the room well. He is good with the clients."

"His submissions are the best because they are short and show an absolute understanding of huge amounts of data."

"James has a nice manner and he is very effective."

Simon Antrobus KC is a renowned health and safety specialist who has significant experience handling very high-profile inquests and public inquiries. He typically acts on behalf of commercial clients in inquests and in related health and safety prosecutions.

"Simon is a brilliant tactician and hugely knowledgeable."

"Simon is detailed and considered. He gets the job done."

Alice Jarratt has strong experience representing private entities in inquests, a practice which is informed by her knowledge of health and safety law. She attracted a key instruction in the Grenfell Tower Inquiry.

"Alice keeps her composure. She is very articulate and persuasive with submissions."

Jack Murphy is a strong choice of barrister for healthcare providers, construction companies, public bodies and families in complex inquests and public inquiries.

"Jack approaches all cases with a thorough and meticulous approach. He is personable in his manner and demonstrates robust advocacy skills."

"His level of detail and the way in which he can translate that into conducting himself in court is so impressive. He is an all-round good barrister."

"Jack is a very skilled and talented junior."

Katie Sage is an impressive junior barrister who is instructed in various inquiries and inquests by local authorities and commercial entities. Of particular note is her representation of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in the Grenfell Tower Inquiry.

"Katie is methodical in her approach."

"Katie is fantastically organised and really astute on the key points of the law."

"Katie is very understanding and supportive. She goes out of her way to help out the client."

Mike Atkins is a strong choice for commercial clients involved in health and safety-related inquests arising in contexts including rail and transport.

"Mike is good with clients and good with advocacy."

"Mike is extremely thorough and leaves no stone unturned for his clients."

"He has a real target on detail. He has a great understanding of how a company operates."

Sandesh Singh is a junior barrister with expertise in inquests. He often represents clients in inquests arising from a healthcare context and those involving accidents at work.

"Sandesh is tactically astute but he is immersed in the legal argument. His written work is very thorough and he is good at pitching it to the right argument."

"Sandesh is very focused and cuts to the chase quickly."

"Sandesh is a strong advocate."

"Sandesh is very calm and easy to understand. He is a good advocate."