Public Inquiries
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 3
Chambers Review
Innovo Law is notable for its representation of clients in high-profile public inquiries based in Scotland and the rest of the UK. The team is particularly well-established in the commercial sector with further notable experience in advising charities in cases.
Work Highlights
- Innovo Law represented Rape Crisis Scotland, Scottish Women’s Aid, JustRight Scotland, Engender and Close the Gap as core participants in the Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The lawyers are able to convey complex information and processes to us in a clear and useful way."
"Innovo Law makes a complex process understandable and manageable for us."
"The team is personable and approachable. They are very knowledgeable and politically aware."
"The group is highly responsive and able to work to very challenging deadlines."
"Innovo Law does an excellent job in making the complex legal framework of an inquiry understandable. They provide a range of easy to understand solutions to problems."
"The lawyers are able to convey complex information and processes to us in a clear and useful way."
"Innovo Law makes a complex process understandable and manageable for us."
"The team is personable and approachable. They are very knowledgeable and politically aware."
"The group is highly responsive and able to work to very challenging deadlines."
"Innovo Law does an excellent job in making the complex legal framework of an inquiry understandable. They provide a range of easy to understand solutions to problems."
Notable Practitioners
Brian Stanton of Innovo Law is highly-regarded for his expertise in handling high-profile public inquiries. He advises commercial clients and charities in relation to public inquiry proceedings, as well as acting on behalf of core participants.
"Brian has a great grasp of the law."
"Brian can quickly get through complexity and to the heart of the matter."
"He truly understands the environment in which we operate. He always provides excellent advice and suggestions."
"Brian is impressive in terms of his depth of knowledge and experience."
Deirdre Domingo of Innovo Law is regularly instructed by a variety of core participants and witnesses to advise in connection with public inquiries. She has additional experience acting in the role of solicitor to the inquiry.
"Deirdre has been excellent to work with. She is highly professional and efficient, whilst being warm and approachable."
"Deirdre is a thoughtful communicator who is very credible in the sector and is professional at all times."
"Deirdre is calm and collected. She understands the brief and will often share an alternative viewpoint in discussions."
"Deirdre is very knowledgeable, professional and flexible. She changed my idea of how helpful a good lawyer could be."
"Deidre’s guidance has been invaluable in terms of ensuring that we collate correct information."