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Keith Morton KC represented the father of one of three SAS reserve recruits who died from heat illness in the course of specialist military training on the Brecon Beacons. The Coroner concluded that their deaths were attributable to systemic failures…
Representing HMP Elmley in the inquest into the death of an inmate. The deceased was discovered suspended in his cell. The jury concluded that Mr Jackson had died in an accident.
Judicial Review. Effectiveness of further consultation exercise. Personal Independence Payments replacing DLA.
Declaration made at first instance pursuant to section 6 of the Justice and Security Act 2013 upheld on appeal in case concerning an alleged former Irish informant.
Michael defended this claim brought by Virgin for damage to a fibre optic cable crushed during the development of housing by one of Barratt sub-contractors. It was common ground that the cable was damaged by a digger owned by one…
This inquest arose out of the death of a 22 month old girl who was attending a nursery school. As part of an activity session, cubes of jelly were made available in a sensory tray. Tiya choked on a cube…
Police use of Taser. Nicholas Moss KC was instructed on behalf of the Home Secretary.
Major statutory public inquiry into undercover policing chaired by Sir John Mitting, retired High Court Judge. David Barr KC has been appointed Counsel to the Inquiry. Andrew O’Connor KC is instructed to act for National Crime Agency.
Large value occupiers’ liability claim, liability fully disputed and significant causation issues, settled at joint settlement meeting.
Acted for the claimant in a civil fraud action for £500,000 against a foreign-based individual who challenged jurisdiction. The claim was settled after the defendant was subjected to a worldwide freezing order and he submitted to jurisdiction
