Inquests & Public Inquiries
UK Bar Guide 2025 : The Regions (Bar)
Band 2
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Barristers at No5 Barristers' Chambers appear in coroners' courts throughout the land and are a reliable choice for any inquest instruction. Areas of expertise include health and safety-related matters concerning workplace or care settings. The barristers have considerable experience in inquests involving the police or prisons. An instructing solicitor notes that from "KCs to leading juniors and juniors, the depth and breadth of expertise on offer at No5 is very strong". Counsel from the set recently appeared in Module 3 of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The clerking is excellent at No5. They are very attentive and they always ensure we have what we need."
"The service and responsiveness of the clerks is the best I have experienced within the region. I have never had to chase an email or wait a long period of time for a response."
"No5 is one of my absolute favourite sets to work with. The clerking team are really strong. It's been really easy to create a relationship with them."
"I find the clerks to be very responsive and highly efficient."
"The clerking is excellent at No5. They are very attentive and they always ensure we have what we need."
"The service and responsiveness of the clerks is the best I have experienced within the region. I have never had to chase an email or wait a long period of time for a response."
"No5 is one of my absolute favourite sets to work with. The clerking team are really strong. It's been really easy to create a relationship with them."
"I find the clerks to be very responsive and highly efficient."
Notable Practitioners
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 is a fierce opponent. He knows exactly what he's doing. He also has a lovely way with clients."
"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 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."
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 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 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 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."