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Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Inquests and Inquiries | Friday 29 June 2018

Hillsborough match commander David Duckenfield to go on trial for manslaughter by gross negligence

The trial of Mr Duckenfield is currently listed to start on 10 September.

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Inquests and Inquiries | Wednesday 20 June 2018

Independent Panel finds that more than 450 patients died as a result of dangerous and inappropriate prescribing practices at Gosport War Memorial Hospital

In 2013 James Mehigan of Garden Court Chambers’ Inquests Team represented the daughter of Gladys Richards at the inquest .

James Mehigan

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Inquests and Inquiries | Thursday 14 June 2018

Family say they have been let down by the inquest process and the conclusions touching upon the death of Rowan Morrall

Una Morris of the Garden Court Chambers Inquests team, represented the family of Rowan Morrall.

Una Morris

Inquests and Inquiries | Thursday 7 June 2018

Leslie Thomas QC delivers opening statement at Grenfell Inquiry on behalf of survivors and bereaved families

Leslie Thomas QC and Thalia Maragh are representing 23 clients including survivors, bereaved family members and loved ones.

Leslie Thomas KC Thalia Maragh

Inquests and Inquiries | Thursday 7 June 2018

Rajiv Menon QC delivers opening statement for Behailu Kebede at Grenfell Inquiry

Rajiv Menon QC is representing Behailu Kebede and is instructed by Rubin Italia of Duncan Lewis Solicitors.

Rajiv Menon KC

Inquests and Inquiries | Friday 1 June 2018

Jury concludes that death of Mark Kentish was caused by a period of restraint that was “inappropriate in both method and duration”

The family of Mr Kentish were represented by Sean Horstead of Garden Court Chambers.

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Inquests and Inquiries | Wednesday 16 May 2018

Sussex health trust apologises "unreservedly" for failings before the death of Janet Müller

Kirsten Heaven represented the family at the inquest last year.

Criminal Defence, Criminal Appeals, Inquests and Inquiries | Wednesday 2 May 2018

Catherine Oborne and Ifeanyi Odogwu shortlisted for Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Awards 2018

We're delighted to announce that Catherine Oborne and Ifeanyi Odogwu have both been shortlisted in the Newcomer category of the LALYs. 

Catherine Oborne

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