We routinely act for public figures, government departments, corporations, private individuals, victims, bereaved families, and as counsel to the Inquiry in high profile, large scale, complex and high-stakes public inquiries and inquests.
Inquiries and inquests can have profound and lasting consequences for individuals and organizations. They often give rise to a need for reputation and risk management. With a long-standing and international track record of acting in these matters, we bring a deep understanding of the legal, procedural, and strategic complexities involved. Our multidisciplinary background –spanning public, regulatory, commercial, civil, and criminal law– allows us to approach each case with a broad perspective and sector-specific insight. This combination means we provide enhanced, strategic, and effective representation at every stage, ensuring our clients navigate these processes with confidence.
Consistently ranked as a top-tier leading lawyer and with two decades of experience, our partner Leila Ghahhary has an outstanding reputation in this field, routinely acting in major nationally and internationally significant public inquiries and inquests. As one of the very few lawyers in Canada with extensive cross-border experience in this area, Leila brings a unique international perspective to bear in these matters.
Examples of our experience in this area include acting as Counsel to Canada’s Foreign Interference Inquiry, Counsel to the Cabinet Office and No10 Downing Street in the UK Covid-19 Inquiry, Counsel to the bereaved families and victims in the UK Manchester Arena Bombing Inquiry, Counsel to the UK Gosport Independent Panel Inquiry, Counsel to the UK Information Commissioner in relation to the Northern Ireland Renewable Heat Incentive Inquiry (the ‘Cash for ash’ scandal), Counsel to the Assistant Chief Constable of West Midlands Police in the Hillsborough Inquests, and acting for the government departments, public authorities, corporate entities and health care professionals in complex jury Inquests.
