Inquests and Public Inquiries Conferences

Join 5 Essex Chambers at the next Inquests and Public Inquiries conferences in London and Manchester in the autumn.

Recognised as “Inquests and Public Inquiries Set of the Year” at the last Chambers UK Awards, 5 Essex Chambers offers a comprehensive service covering every aspect of these challenging, stressful and often highly complicated processes. Our barristers have appeared in the majority of significant inquests and public inquiries of the last two decades. We employ effective strategies and forensic preparation from the start, with specialist barristers at all levels to handle whatever complexities arise.

If you or members of your team are involved in any aspect of a public inquiry or inquest procedure, this conference will provide invaluable advice and information to ensure you are prepared from the outset. The sessions will include significant focus on practical considerations for all members of the legal teams involved in these proceedings.

What to expect from the conference

The day featured speakers from our Inquest and Inquiries team and covered topics including:

• Inquiries: getting off on the right foot (core participant status, working with ILT on disclosure and sensitivities, resourcing and client support)
• Supporting witnesses in public inquiries and inquests
• 5 minute quickfire sessions on common issues: disclosure, duty of candour, redactions, conflicts of interest, experts and sensitive material
• Multi-agency inquests
• Dealing with related civil, criminal and disciplinary proceedings before, during and after the inquisitorial process
• Inquiry reports and conclusions in the Coroner’s Court
• Case law update and forward look

The event included lunch and refreshments.

Location and Timings

Past events:

London – 15 October 2024

Manchester – 13 November 2024

Future events:

As more events are planned, dates will be published here.

If you would like more information about events, please email events@5essex.co.uk.

Delegates rates

• Individual tickets – £230 (plus VAT)
• Early bird tickets (before 31 August) – £200 (plus VAT)