Inquests

The importance of representation at coroners’ courts is growing with the advent of a new Act and a greater emphasis on coroners producing critical reports following deaths.
Inquest Specialists
The inquest team is dedicated to providing a highly professional service in an environment that is often emotionally and technically complicated. They understand that a different approach is often required in a court of inquiry.
With considerable experience in representing people and adjudicating at coroners’ courts, the inquest team represents families, employers, the NMC, police and other organisations and individuals as required.
The Teesside jurisdiction alone contains some of the region’s busiest hospitals and prisons, and has notable incidences of industrial disease and social issues connected to its past.
Members of the team, who are both approachable and friendly, appear at inquests on behalf of clients both regionally and nationally.
If you would like any further information about our Inquest Team or to decide who can best help you with a particular case please contact our clerks on 01642 804040.
Our Inquests Team
Clerks
Charley Clark | Criminal Clerk
Charley joined Chambers in June 2021. Charley has completed a Level...
Matt O’Dowd | Senior Criminal Clerk
Matt first joined Chambers on a part time basis in September 2021...
Emma Anderson | Clerk
Emma first joined Chambers in 2003 as clerk to our Family and Civil...
Naila Hussain | Clerk
Naila joined Chambers in July 2022. She is working alongside Matt on...
Barristers
Ian West
Ian is one of our most experienced barristers in the field of...
Janine Richards
Currently not available to receive instructions. Janine has...
Annelise Haugstad
Annelise has 23 years of experience in criminal law – primarily...
Jonathan Walker
Jonathan is now viewed as a senior member of Fountain Chambers and...
Sam Faulks
Sam’s practice covers 2 broad jurisdictions: the Crown Court and the...
Paul Rooney
Paul began his career at the bar as a pupil, then tenant for 6 years...