Leanne specialises in clinical negligence, inquests and public inquiries, professional discipline and regulation, and public law and human rights. She also has significant experience of military issues and disputes in the world of sport, and has worked in a commercial litigation department in private practice. Leanne is a member of the Attorney-General’s A panel of counsel. She is ranked as a leading junior in the directories in clinical negligence and inquests and inquiries.

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“Leanne is very details-oriented, and focused on the key issues in the claim. She is also extremely empathetic, approachable and client-oriented, which is very important in the clinical negligence sphere.”

Legal 500 2023

“Leanne is a standout performer in inquests and inquiries. Solicitors admire her work ethic and attention to detail – very good manner with witnesses.”

Legal 500 2023

“Leanne is first-class and is particularly sought after for inquests concerning death in prison.” “She was confident and knowledgeable; very down to earth and good with the jury.”

Chambers & Partners 2023

Appointments

  • Attorney-General’s A Panel of Counsel (present)
  • Attorney-General’s B Panel of Counsel (2016 – 2022)
  • Northern Ireland Bar
  • Assistant Coroner (London East)
  • PNBA Executive Committee Member (2017 – present)

Awards

  • Major Scholar, Inner Temple
  • Fulbright Scholar
  • Sally Ball Award
  • Brasenose College Jurisprudence Award

Education

  • Postgraduate certificate in sports law (Distinction)
  • BVC (Outstanding)
  • LLM, University of Pennsylvania (award for highest mark on LLM course)
  • BA Jurisprudence (First Class), Brasenose College, University of Oxford

Memberships

  • ALBA
  • BASL
  • PIBA
  • PNBA

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