Inquests & Inquiries

Overview

Based in Cardiff and instructed nationally, our Inquests & Inquiries team provides specialist legal advice and representation for bereaved families, employers, hospital trusts, and state authorities. Members are experienced in all aspects of coronial law, appearing in Article 2 and jury inquests and subsequent civil proceedings.

Expertise

• Representation of families of the deceased
• Representation of employers and state authorities
• Inquests arising from workplace, healthcare, and custody deaths
• Advice on potential civil claims following inquests

Several members of the team are on the Attorney General’s Panel of Counsel and the UK Government Approved Panel, reflecting extensive experience in complex and high-profile cases.

Why Instruct Civitas Chambers

• Recognised Expertise – Members ranked in The Legal 500 and Chambers UK.
• Comprehensive Coverage – Acting for regulators, professionals and disciplinary panels.
• Government Appointments – Advocates on the Welsh Government and Specialist Advocates Panels.
• Balanced Insight – Extensive experience on both prosecution and defence sides.
• Clear Strategy – Practical, proportionate solutions in complex regulatory environments.