Inquests & Public Inquiries

Leslie Thomas KC has a strong track record of representing bereaved families in highly contentious inquests and major public inquiries, including Article 2 proceedings. He has particular expertise in inquests that concern police conduct, such as deaths by police restraint or police shootings. He also advises on related human rights and public law issues.

Leslie is an excellent advocate.

Kirsten Heaven has extensive experience in inquests and inquiries. She possesses expertise in various key areas, including deaths in prison, and cases where the investigative duties of the police are placed under scrutiny.

Kirsten provides really brilliant family representation in inquests.

Kirsten has an exceptional eye for detail. Her preparation of cases is meticulous and precise. She builds confidence and trust with the clients.

Una Morris is a go-to barrister for families and core participants in sensitive inquests and inquiries. She brings a wealth of expertise spanning civil liberties and police law, offering adept handling of matters concerning the police, prisons and immigration authorities.

Una is very clear and robust.

Una provides detailed advice.

Thalia Maragh is a committed and analytically gifted barrister who has a notable focus on representing the bereaved in Article 2 inquests, public inquiries and related public law challenges.

She draws from her criminal defence practice to support her inquiry work. She's at the top of her game.

Emma Favata stands out for her effective representation of bereaved families in Article 2 inquests. Clients remark upon the sensitivity with which she approaches cases involving policing, prisons or healthcare.

Emma is great with clients.

I go to her because her empathy with clients marks her out from others. If the client is particularly vulnerable, Emma is my go-to. She is very capable of thinking on her feet.

Emma is very concise and gets to the point. She gets straight through and cuts through a lot of noise.

Sarah Hemingway is a highly experienced inquests practitioner, specialising in Article 2 matters involving mental health and settings including prison and social care. Among career highlights is her role as deputy first counsel to the Undercover Policing Inquiry.

She is a very helpful member of any team and I go to her for advice. She is very popular.