Inquests & Public Inquiries

Bernard Thorogood has significant experience in handling complex inquests that involve health and safety issues. He represents interested persons in inquests examining workplace deaths and deaths in public spaces. He is sought after by local authorities, inquiry chairs and professional individuals.

Bernard's professionalism, expertise and dedication are evident in every interaction. He has a profound understanding of the law and an extraordinary ability to apply it strategically.

Bernard Thorogood is an exceptionally superb barrister. He's on top of the material and an excellent advocate in the courtroom. He never lets us or our clients down.

For deaths in the workplace, Bernard is the very top of the tree. He's the go-to for any difficult health and safety-related inquest; he's fantastic.

Bernard is a fierce opponent. He knows exactly what he's doing. He also has a lovely way with clients.

Richard Grimshaw is an impressive barrister who has a strong command of Article 2 inquests involving prisons, or those examining the quality of medical care. His practice continues to go from strength to strength. Recently, he helped set up Module 3 of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry, looking at healthcare systems.

Richard manages to represent his clients very well while also being appropriately tactful and understanding of the feelings and needs of the family. His personal touch oils the cogs of inquests well.

Richard is a strong advocate. I'm always very impressed by how he protects and acts in the interests of those he is representing. The questions he puts forward portray his client in the best light.

Richard Grimshaw is an incredibly good senior junior.

Christopher Hopkins has represented corporate and institutional bodies such as care homes and schools in numerous inquests concerning difficult health and safety and duty of care issues.

Christopher is a skilled advocate and such a safe pair of hands. He dealt with us and the clients so excellently.