We act for interested parties, individuals and families who require legal representation and expert advice in inquest proceedings. We work closely with the most experienced and reputable barristers to advocate for our clients in the Coroner’s Court, thereby ensuring your entire legal team is fully equipped to provide the highest level of representation.
Please note: we do not offer legal aid services.
For queries relating to advice and representation, please contact the Regulatory & Crime department.
Our Coroner’s Inquests expertise
Inquest proceedings are inquisitorial, not adversarial, and therefore, there is no resulting acquittal or conviction; it is a finding of fact rather than a placing of blame. We work to represent and protect our client’s interests while simultaneously assisting the Coroner in reaching a conclusion at the end of an inquest to establish who, when, where and how the deceased came by their death. Whether acting for the family or for an interested party (such as a company), our expert legal team provides sound advice and representation at every stage of the proceedings in accordance with our client’s instructions and best interests.
Acting for the family
When representing the family of the deceased, we guide bereaved relatives through the coronial process with tact and sensitivity to minimise the distress that inquest proceedings can bring.
The prevailing objective for the family or individual involved in the inquest is to obtain clarity on how their loved one passed away; this will normally involve a fact-finding investigation led by the Coroner into any issues and questions surrounding the death in order to determine such matters and reach a conclusion.
It is imperative that rigorous legal representation is employed to provide protection and support in the proceedings, whilst simultaneously assisting the Coroner in the requisite inquest investigations.
Contact our Regulatory & Crime department in East Anglia
For queries relating to advice and representation, get in touch with your local Ashtons Legal team in Cambridge, Bury St Edmunds, Ipswich, Norwich and Leeds.
To set up an initial consultation:
- Give us a call on 0330 404 0767; or
- Fill in our simple online enquiry form and we will be in touch shortly.
Please note: we do not offer legal aid services.