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Inquests & Public Inquiries - The Regions (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Leila Benyounes leads the inquest group in chambers and specialises in inquests and clinical negligence. As a member of the Attorney General's A Panel, she is frequently sought after to handle Article 2 jury inquests, particularly those arising from hospital deaths or involving sensitive mental health issues. She sits as assistant coroner for Gateshead and South Tyneside and West Yorkshire (Eastern).
Strengths
Leila is a real asset to her chambers. She is fantastic with the client and families, dealing with inquests in a very sensitive and understanding way.
Leila Benyounes is extremely assured and very well respected in inquests. As an assistant coroner, she also brings that specialist insight and knowledge to the case.
Leila is an extremely competent and experienced barrister who is compassionate with the grieving clients and families she represents.
Leila is a really knowledgeable and friendly barrister to work with. She's clear and concise on her feet, making the process all the more smooth.
Clinical Negligence - North Eastern (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Leila Benyounes' expertise in inquests and inquiries feeds into her strong clinical negligence practice. Her work covers obstetric and birth injury cases, delayed treatment and diagnosis and surgical negligence.
Strengths
Leila is an excellent counsel with a vast knowledge and a wealth of experience to advise and assist on all manner of personal injury work.
Leila instils huge confidence and is caring and empathetic, which is exactly what you need in difficult cases working for bereaved clients.
