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Inquests & Inquiries

30 Park Place is a leading chambers for inquests and inquiries. We have extensive experience in the most high-profile and complex cases in recent years.

We act for bereaved families, UK Government, Welsh Government, local government, the NHS, the police and others. Our team combines skilled advocacy with strategic overview and exceptional case management.

30 Park Place is consistently ranked as the only Tier 1 chambers in Wales for inquests and inquiries by the Legal 500 and Chambers.

Our barristers have appeared in the Infected Blood Inquiry, the Covid-19 Inquiry, the Gleision Mining Disaster inquest, the Emiliano Sala inquest and more.

We have a real depth of of experience in article 2 ECHR inquests including multi-agency failures to prevent murders by persons recently released from prison and managed by probation, suicides in children, deaths in custody, deaths in or following mental health detention, and inquests involving allegations of gross negligence.

Our members have also been involved in a number of successful claims for judicial reviews against coroners in relation to whether article 2 ECHR was engaged, whether an inquest should be resumed following criminal trial, and the legality of conclusions

We act for both families and public bodies and are known for our persuasive advocacy and ability to manage large complex cases effectively. Clients rely on our team for technical excellence and effective strategic overview of complex cases.

Members provide training to local solicitors, hold regular knowledge-sharing events, and accept instructions under legal aid, CFA, private and pro bono arrangements.


Areas of expertise

  • Article 2 ECHR Inquests
  • Judicial Reviews

Barristers

Jane Crowley KC

Call 1976 | Silk 1998

Lloyd Williams KC

Call 1981 | Silk 2006

David Hughes

Call 1997

Ben Davies

Call 1999

Luke Garrett

Call 2005

Mikhael Puar

Call 2006

Christian Howells

Call 2007

Emma Harris

Call 2008

Nia Gowman

Call 2014

Laura Shepherd

Call 2016

Lowri Patterson

Call 2017

Melissa Jones

Call 2017

Hywel Evans

Call 2018

Lewis Harrison

Call 2019

Cat Jones

Cat Jones

Call 2021

Rose Glanville

Call 2021

Sports Law

Cathryn McGahey KC *

Call 1990 | Silk 2016

“She has the perfect personality for an advocate: pleasant and direct to deal with, but a tough opponent in court.”

David Sharpe KC *

Call 1999 | Silk 2020

Professional Discipline

Sian Reeves *

Call 2006

Personal Injury

Kirsten Heaven *

Call 2007

For more information
Contact our clerks for assistance with choosing the right barrister for your matter.

civil@30parkplace.co.uk
+44 (0)2920 727668

For assistance
Contact Kayleigh Jefferies
Lead Civil & Public Law Clerk
+44 (0)2920 727650
Email

"The clerks at 30 Park Place are all nice."


Chambers UK 2026

'All clerks are lovely.'


Legal 500 2026

"The clerking team is always courteous and helpful. They are efficient and professional to deal with."


Chambers UK 2025

"The clerks are second to none, they are vey helpful and quick to respond to queries raised."


Chambers UK 2025

"The clerks at 30 Park Place Chambers are excellent, some of the best around. They are very prompt at responding and are very professional indeed."


Legal 500 2025

"The clerks will always go the extra mile to ensure clients receive the best service possible."


Legal 500 2025

"30 Park Place Chambers' inquests and inquiries team continues to stand out for the extensive experience and expertise of its members."


Legal 500 2025
Senior Coroner for Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire has suspended an inquest and notified the Director of Public Prosecutions

Senior Coroner for Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire has suspended an inquest and notified the Director of Public Prosecutions

News | 2 July 2025

Senior Coroner for Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire has suspended an inquest and notified the Director of Public Prosecutions that it appeared to him that the death…

David Hughes, Melissa Jones and Cat Jones instructed in Christopher Kapessa inquest

News | 23 January 2024

The coroner hearing the inquest into the death of Christopher Kapessa has returned a narrative conclusion. The coroner found that Christopher, who died in 2019…

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