Matthew Barnes

Inquests

In inquests, he acts for both families and medical staff, and has experience of difficult and high profile cases. By way of example, he has been instructed in complex inquests, including acting for the family in a recent inquest into the death of Mr Andrew Pimlott, who died in circumstances where a police officer fired a taser at him whilst he was covered in petrol.

He is recommended in the Legal 500 as ‘he has a natural talent for advocacy and getting to the nub of complex issues with ease.’ Whilst Chambers & Partners 2021 say “he is experienced in healthcare regulation.” “He offers very solution-based advice and takes a common-sense approach.”