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About
Provided by Cecily White
Practice Areas
Cecily has a thriving practice spanning the full range of Chambers’ specialisms, principally police and public law, inquests and inquiries, disciplinary proceedings, and all aspects of healthcare litigation. She is particularly adept at handling cases involving novel points of law and those likely to attract media interest. An earlier edition notes that “She is hard-working, incredibly diligent, focused and someone who ensures that cases are brought to trial in top condition.”
Cecily frequently appears against and alongside senior juniors and silks, and many of her cases attract media attention.
Notable cases have included the claim for damages brought by Michael Barrymore against Essex Police in respect of his arrest in connection with the death of Stuart Lubbock; the inquests into the deaths of four soldiers at the Deepcut Army Barracks in Surrey between 1995 and 2002; the Undercover Policing Inquiry, acting for the National Police Chiefs’ Council; and the Supreme Court case of Henderson, concerning the defence of illegality in tort.
Cecily has accepted instructions on behalf of Government departments, including the Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Justice. She is public access accredited.
Please visit the Serjeants' Inn website for her profile, which sets out full details of her practice including relevant work of note.
Chambers Review
UK Bar
Cecily White has a wide-ranging police law practice that encompasses inquests, inquiries, misconduct proceedings, judicial reviews and civil actions. She is adept at handling cases concerning human rights, unlawful arrest and negligence claims.
Cecily White is a barrister with notable experience acting in sensitive jury inquests and public inquiries. She represents NHS trusts and police forces.
Cecily White has a well-established practice in police disciplinary work, with an aptitude for handling sensitive matters. She is instructed by numerous police forces to prosecute in gross misconduct hearings.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Cecily White is an incredibly strong advocate. She is always across the detail, well informed, and her expertise shines through. She has an incredible ability to explain things in layman's terms."
"Cecily is very bright and articulate, and working with her is always a pleasure."
"Cecily is a very clever lawyer."
"A go-to for police misconduct matters."
"Cecily is good at explaining things really clearly."
"Cecily advises at the highest level. She has a very pleasant and engaging style. She is also eager to learn about the business and understand how it works."
"Cecily White is an incredibly strong advocate. She is always across the detail, well informed, and her expertise shines through. She has an incredible ability to explain things in layman's terms."
"Cecily is very bright and articulate, and working with her is always a pleasure."
"Cecily is a very clever lawyer."
"A go-to for police misconduct matters."
"Cecily is good at explaining things really clearly."
"Cecily advises at the highest level. She has a very pleasant and engaging style. She is also eager to learn about the business and understand how it works."
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