Expertise
Inquests & Inquiries
Parklane Plowden Chambers is home to a highly respected team of specialist inquests and inquiries barristers. Our barristers have a strong working knowledge of coronial law and the ability to give these cases the careful handling they require.
“Service levels and responsiveness from the clerks is outstanding. They are always on hand to assist.”
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“There is no question in my mind that the set offers the best depth and breadth of expertise in the North East of England.”-
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Inquests & Inquiries
Parklane Plowden inquests barristers have substantial experience of representing a broad range of interested persons at inquests and public inquiries. They have a proven track record of handling complex and high-profile cases concerning deaths arising in a variety of circumstances and settings. From deaths in custody, to medico-legal cases such as those those arising in care homes and other institutions, the wealth of expertise available to bereaved families and corporate bodies is second to none.
Members of the group regularly represent:
- families and other interested persons
- government departments
- local authorities
- schools, colleges and other educational bodies
- NHS organisations
- private healthcare providers
- sports clubs
Feelings are often highly-charged at Coroner courts and our inquests barristers are sensitive to the anxiety caused by these proceedings. Outstanding court advocacy skills and sensitive handling of witnesses both in and out of court means that our team are in demand.
Chambers has been involved in many high-profile inquests and inquiries and we are adept at handling media interest in cases.
Members have acted in inquests into:
- Murders
- Medical deaths, including alleged surgical, nursing, obstetric and anesthetic failures
- Deaths in custody
- Industrial accidents
- Deaths in care homes
- Mental health and social care institutional failures
- Restraint related deaths
- Unexplained deaths
- Deaths relating
- Deaths in prison
Our barristers offer continuity of representation from inquests through to any civil actions for damages arising post-inquest. This helps foster strong barrister-client relations to ensure the best possible outcome.
