Specialists in Inquests and Coronial Law

Hull’s Leading Inquest Team

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Whether acting for public authorities or private individuals, our Inquests Team combines wide a range of experience together with practical understanding of the unique demands of the inquest process.

Our Inquests Team offers specialist advocacy and advice in all areas of coronial law. We act for a wide range of interested persons, including bereaved families, public bodies and private companies.

Members of the team appear regularly before coroners across England and Wales, in inquests, ranging from straightforward cases to complex, multi-day hearings.

We are experienced in cases arising from healthcare settings and road traffic incidents, as well as those involving mental health and state detention. Our barristers bring a sensitive yet

robust approach to every case, ensuring that our clients’ interests are represented with professionalism, empathy, and clarity.

Whether acting for public authorities or private individuals, our Inquests Team combines a wide range of experience together with practical understanding of the unique demands of the inquest process.

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    Gail - Farrington

    Head of Inquest Team

    Family Finance Law
    Family Law

    Regulatory Law
    Children (Public) Law
    Children (Private) Law
    Court of Protection Law

    Call 2011 (Solicitor 2004)
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    Rebecca - Miller

    Court of Protection Law
    Family Law

    Regulatory Law
    Children (Public) Law
    Children (Private) Law

    Call 2007
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    Holly - Bates

    Family Law
    Children (Public) Law
    Children (Private) Law

    Call 2021 (Solicitor 2012)
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    Holly - Thompson

    Family Law
    Criminal Law
    Regulatory Law

    Call 2021
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    Oliver - Shipley

    Criminal Law

    Call 2021
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    Natalie - Dean

    Civil Law
    Criminal Law
    Family Law

    Call 2023
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    Benjamin - Rose

    Civil Law
    Family Finance Law

    Call 2024
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    Ashley - Lambert-Jefferson

    Civil Law
    Criminal Law
    Family Law

    Call 2022
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    Amber - Hobson

    Family Law
    Criminal Law
    Regulatory Law
    Children (Public) Law
    Children (Private) Law

    Call 2015
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    Benjamin - Weeks

    Civil Law
    Criminal Law
    Family Law

    Call 2024
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  • Chloe - Ogley

    Family Finance Law
    Family Law
    Children (Public) Law
    Children (Private) Law
    Court of Protection Law
    Inquests


    Call 2015
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