Neil Garnham QC Call: 1982
QC: 2001 neil.garnham@1cor.com Profile Neil is recognised by both of the main independent legal directories as a leading silk in public inquiry, administrative law and professional discipline work. He also has extensive experience in clinical negligence, health and safety and personal injury work. He has a particular interest in the commercial aspects of healthcare law. Neil was counsel to the Climbie Inquiry, acted for two hundred soldier witnesses in the Baha Mousa Inquiry, for the security service in the 7/7 inquest and for the Metropolitan Police in the Leveson Inquiry. He is presently acting for the Secretary of State in the Litvinenko Inquest and soldier witnesses in the Al Sweady Inquiry. He acted for the NHS in the Royal Brompton Judicial Review. He acts for both Claimants and Defendants in substantial clinical negligence disputes Directories ADMINISTRATIVE AND PUBLIC LAW AND PUBLIC INQUIRIES
Neil Garnham QC acted for the Metropolitan Police in the Leveson Inquiry and is known as "a very persuasive and very clear advocate." He is "pragmatic" and "robust" in his approach to litigation, and builds effective relationships with his clients. One peer noted that, "of all the silks, whatever he said made a difference. He really did capture the attention." (Chambers 2013) Neil Garnham is a familiar face in major public inquiries, appearing in both Baha Mousa and the 7/7 Inquest. His strength derives from the fact he is “very hard to fluster and always gives sensible advice. (Chambers 2012) “quietly impressive” (Chambers 2011)
Sources praise him as “a real talent who is incredibly knowledgeable about inquiry procedures” (Chambers 2011) Neil Garnham is "highly recommended and praised for his ‘excellent intellect’," (Legal 500 2010) “a talented practitioner with a flair for inquiries and NHS-related matters” (Chambers 2010) He "combines strong public law experience with a track record gained in the Climbie Inquiry"
(Legal 500 2007)
Garnham has "an excellent reputation... he's a master at collecting huge amounts of facts, distilling them down and presenting them to the court" (Legal 500 2006) PROFESSIONAL DISCIPLINE
Neil Garnham QC is "an absolute genius" and "a strategic thinker" noted for his work on complex judicial review cases and in public inquiries. Recent highlights include acting on behalf of the doctor involved in the 'Baby P' case. (Chambers 2013) A “fantastic leader” whose practice straddles disciplinary proceedings within the medical profession and public enquiries. (Chambers 2012) A “terrific advocate” who proves “equally strong both in conference and at court.” Juniors say that it is a pleasure to be led by Garnham. (Chambers 2011) “appeals to the client and is a fearsome prospect for the other side once in court” (Chambers 2010)
HEALTH AND SAFETY
The "superb" Neil Garnham QC … receives particular praise for his work on inquiries"
(Chambers UK 2007)
"Able and always on top of his work" (Chambers UK 2006)
Appointments Deputy High Court Judge 2008 (Admin Court and QBD)
Bencher of Middle Temple 2008
Crown Court Recorder since 2001
Junior Counsel to the Crown 1995 – 2001
Member of the Bar Pro Bono Unit management committee Significant cases include the following Please click on the printable version of the CV for a more detailed list PUBLIC LAW Counsel for the Metropolitan Police in the Leveson Inquiry (2012) Counsel for soldiers and MoD officials in the Baha Mousa Public Inquiry and the Al Sweady Inquiry Acted for the NHS in the Royal Brompton Judicial Review (2011) Counsel for the Security Service in the 7th July Inquests R (oao Compton) v Wiltshire PCT [2008] EWCA Civ 749 AS & DD (Libya) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2008] EWCA Civ 289 (removal of terrorist suspects to Libya) Y v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2006] EWCA Civ 1223 (26 July 2006)
([2006] EWCA Civ 1223 (appeals under section 8 of the Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants, Etc) Act 2004) Cavanagh & Ors v Health Service Commissioner [2005] EWCA Civ 1578 (JR of Ombudsman's report) Ghosh and SS v Knowsley and Northumberland PCTs [2005] EWHC 2830 (JR of PCT removal procedures) HUMAN RIGHTS Scholes v SSHD [2006] EWHA 1 (JR of refusal to order public inquiry in death in custody case) D v UK 24 EHRR 423 CLINICAL NEGLIGENCE Vance v Taylor [2007] EWHC 1602 (QB) (GP clinical negligence) Al-Hamwi v Johnston and Anor [2005] EWHC 206 (QBD) (Clinical negligence claim for wrongful birth) ENVIRONMENTAL Feakins v Defra [2005] EWCA (environmental claim arising out of Foot and Mouth disease) Other information VAT Registration No: 365 5911 32 | 
