Inquests & Coronial

Our specialist inquest barristers provide advice and representation primarily in Coroner’s Court, the High Court and the Appellate Courts. We have specialist barristers at all levels. We aim to deliver the highest standards of advice and advocacy combined with a straightforward, client-focussed approach that inspires confidence and loyalty.

The team is highly regarded for undertaking inquest work across England and Wales. Our barristers act for interested persons such as bereaved families, local authorities, healthcare providers, prison operators, medical professionals, and employers based in England and Wales and overseas. 

St Philips Chambers is one of a small number of chambers which can provide continuity of counsel across a health and safety prosecution, an inquest, and a personal injury claim. 

Our inquest work often crosses over with our personal injury, clinical negligence, travel and cross-border, and health and safety work and includes areas such as: 

• Workplace accidents;
• Prison inquests;
• Deaths overseas; 
• Article 2 inquests;
• Jury inquests. 

Our inquest barristers are supported by our excellent Regulatory clerking team.

Some cases may be eligible to be funded by insurance or legal aid. We can also take cases on a direct access basis.