Inquiries and Investigations

Representing core participant in the Archdiocese of Birmingham case study. Read more  

Acting for past trustees of the haemophilia society. Read more  

Acting as legal advisor to a local authority considering disciplinary allegations and grievances against its most senior officers. Read more  

“Emily is massively bright, bold, and brilliant. She is extremely adaptable and knowledgeable. One to watch.” The Legal 500 2024 “Emily has a wealth of experience in immigration law. She is razor-sharp and enthusiastically and effortlessly tackles e... Read more  

The Supreme Court has granted permission to appeal the decision of the Court of Appeal in the case of Jacqueline Maguire v HM Senior Coroner for Blackpool and Fylde [2020] EWCA Civ 738.The case concerns the inquest into the death of Jackie Maguire, a... Read more  

“Very committed and personable, she has a very good manner with clients and is excellent in court.” Chambers and Partners “Anna is a top-quality advocate who always remains calm and in command of both the witness and the case. She has excellent judg... Read more  

39 Essex Chambers is absolutely delighted to announce that Samuel Burrett and Scarlett Milligan have joined us as tenants.Sam, who joins from Pump Court Chambers, will practise across the range of chambers' civil liability work, with a particular foc... Read more  

“Her knowledge and experience far exceeds her years. Scarlett is equal parts passionate and pragmatic and is the complete package.” - Chambers and Partners 2024 “Scarlett is exceptionally bright. She has a meticulous approach to getting to the botto... Read more  

Sam practises across the range of chambers’ civil liability work, specialising principally in personal injury, clinical negligence, costs, commercial and sports matters. He also has a particular expertise in public inquiries and investigations. He r... Read more  

The Infected Blood Inquiry continues to hear evidence from a wide range of witnesses on what has been called the worst treatment disaster in NHS history.This week, Lord Kenneth Clarke, Minister of State for Health 1982-85 and Secretary of State for H... Read more