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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

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities, Inquests and Inquiries | Thursday 26 April 2018

Leslie Thomas QC on BBC Radio 4 ‘Unreliable Evidence’

Leslie Thomas QC appeared on BBC Radio 4’s ‘Unreliable Evidence’ programme on 'Public Inquiries' presented by Clive Anderson.

Leslie Thomas KC

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Inquests and Inquiries | Thursday 15 March 2018

Failures in care contributed to the death of Steven Edwards, a high risk detained patient

Steven’s family were represented by Tom Stoate of Garden Court’s Civil Liberties and Human Rights Team.

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Inquests and Inquiries | Monday 12 March 2018

Inquest finds neglect and failure to provide basic care to Michael Forster contributed to his death at HMP Leicester

The family is represented by Ifeanyi Odogwu of the Garden Court Chambers Inquests & Inquiries Team.

Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Inquests and Inquiries | Tuesday 13 February 2018

Inquest into death of Sean Plumstead exposes Carillion contract failure

Taimour Lay represented Sean Plumstead’s family at the inquest.

Taimour Lay

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