Inquests
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 2
Email address
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(0161) 835 9513Chambers Review
Farleys Solicitors has notable experience in representing bereaved families in a wide range of inquests involving vulnerable individuals. The firm frequently handles inquests following deaths in prison, police custody or health institutions, among others. Its client base is predominantly based in the North East but the firm acts for clients nationally.
Work Highlights
- Farleys Solicitors represented the mother and wider family of Charlie Millers in an Article 2 inquest into his death at Prestwich Hospital while on the adolescent inpatient unit.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Farleys team is very approachable and respond very quickly."
"The lawyers have a lot of experience and expertise in inquests in the North. They know procedures really well and know how coroners think."
"The team is knowledgeable about the inquest process."
"The group provides support through the process, explaining the process and keeping what I want at the heart of the inquest."
"The Farleys team is very approachable and respond very quickly."
"The lawyers have a lot of experience and expertise in inquests in the North. They know procedures really well and know how coroners think."
"The team is knowledgeable about the inquest process."
"The group provides support through the process, explaining the process and keeping what I want at the heart of the inquest."
Notable Practitioners
Kelly Darlington is an experienced practitioner who heads the inquests offering at Farleys Solicitors. She represents bereaved families of vulnerable individuals in a wide range of inquests including those arising out of local authority care, police custody and healthcare settings.
"Kelly has an incredibly personable approach. She has a really good rapport with the clients and the courts."
"Kelly makes me feel at ease and explains each step of the process as it goes along."