Inquests

When a death leads to an inquest, the stakes are high – for families, organisations and the professionals involved. At Hill Dickinson, our inquest specialists bring decades of experience supporting organisations through some of the most sensitive and scrutinised proceedings in the sector. 

We work with a breadth of clients in multiple sectors including health and social care, charities, educational institutions, retail and leisure and transport and logistics companies to provide clear, practical advice. We support clients throughout the entire inquest process, from the earliest stages of an incident through to presenting learning at the inquest and post-inquest actions such as media management, negligence claims or regulatory issues. We provide early advice on duty of candour and internal investigations, disclosure, witness preparation and external reviews.  

Our lawyers act in Article 2 and jury inquests, often against counsel, with several of our specialists having Higher Rights of Audience. We advise on dealing with the media, on coroners’ reports and judicial reviews and provide training in all aspects of coronial law, ensuring every stage is met with clarity, care and sector-specific expertise. 

From supporting frontline teams to shaping national responses, we’re proud to be a steady hand in difficult moments. High-profile work includes representing multiple providers in a death-in-custody inquest and acting for Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust at the Hillsborough Inquests. 

We’re here to help you respond with clarity, compassion and expertise – so you can focus on what matters most.