Inquests & Inquiries

Members of 187 Chambers have extensive experience across the full spectrum of public inquiries and inquests. From statutory and non-statutory inquiries to complex and high-profile inquests, members provide exceptional expertise, combining strategic and empathetic representation with meticulous advocacy and comprehensive legal insight.

Our barristers have played key roles in a number of significant public inquiries, acting both as Counsel to the Inquiry and on behalf of core participants and other interested parties. These include bereaved families, government departments, public authorities, corporate bodies, regulated professionals and individuals. Members of 187 Chambers are recognised for their persuasive advocacy and their ability to handle sensitive evidence with care, discretion and precision.

Members have been involved in several notable inquiries, including:

• Undercover Policing Inquiry
• Grenfell Tower Inquiry
• UK Covid-19 Inquiry
• Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry
• Independent Inquiry relating to Afghanistan

Members also have experience acting in non-statutory inquiries and reviews, including most recently as part of the Dame Linda Dobbs Review.

In addition, members of 187 Chambers regularly represent a wide range of interested persons at high-profile inquests, as well as in related claims and subsequent proceedings. Their expertise includes. military, prison, police conduct, national security and health and safety related deaths.