Oliver Sanders QC and Matthew Flinn act in Guildford Pub Bombings inquest - Dec 2020
Matthew Flinn is developing a broad practice in the main areas of Chambers’ work, in particular public law, human rights, clinical negligence and personal injury. He is developing particular expertise in inquests, and clinical and dental negligence claims, acting for both Claimants and Defendants. He undertakes a wide range of advisory and court work, from small claims hearings to the High Court.
He is a regular contributor to the UK Human Rights Blog, and a number of his articles have been reproduced by, or linked to, other legal websites.
Significant cases include:
- In Amenas Inquests
- Webley v St George’s Hospital NHS Trust [2014] EWHC 299 (QB)
- Al Sweady Public Inquiry
Matthew Flinn and Leigh Day act on behalf of Leo Tatifi’s family - Oct 2020
Following a four-day inquest held last week before the Senior Coroner for Essex, the jury returned its conclusions about the tragic death of nine-year-old Leo Latifi. Leo was killed in May 2019 when a...
1COR Quarterly Medical Law Review – Summer 2020 – Issue 6 - Sep 2020
Welcome to the sixth issue of the Quarterly Medical Law Review, brought to you by the barristers at 1 Crown Office Row. Download the Summer 2020 newsletter here: 1COR QMLR - Summer 2020 - Issue 6 ...
Matthew Flinn examines the recent changes to interest rates for Court Funds Office - Aug 2020
On Lexis Nexis PSL, Matthew Flinn discusses the changes to interest rates for Court Funds Office (CFO) special and basic accounts which were introduced on 1 June 2020. He explains the reasoning behind...
1COR Quarterly Medical Law Review – 2020 – Special Issue – Part 3 - Jul 2020
Welcome to this COVID-19 special issue of the Quarterly Medical Law Review, brought to you by the barristers at 1 Crown Office Row. Given the fast moving nature of this situation, we will likely...
Matthew Flinn considers new guidance on remote participation from Chief Coroner on Lexis Nexis - Jun 2020
Matthew Flinn builds on his previous piece on Lexis Nexis PSL looking at the impact of COVID-19 on inquests following the new guidance from the Chief Coroner regarding remote participation at...
Matthew Flinn examines the impact of Coronavirus on inquests on LexisNexisPSL - May 2020
Matthew Flinn provides analysis on the way coroners’ courts are operating during the COVID-19 emergency, having regard to the unique pressures they are facing as they carry out their function of...
1COR Quarterly Medical Law Review – Spring 2020 – Issue 5 - May 2020
Welcome to the fifth issue of the Quarterly Medical Law Review, brought to you by the barristers at 1 Crown Office Row. In this packed edition you will find: Download the Spring 2020 newsletter...
1COR Quarterly Medical Law Review – 2020 – Special Issue – Part 2 - Apr 2020
Welcome to another special issue of the Quarterly Medical Law Review, brought to you by the barristers at 1 Crown Office Row. Given the fast moving nature of this situation, we will produce a number...
1COR Quarterly Medical Law Review -2020 – Special Issue - Mar 2020
Welcome to this special issue of the Quarterly Medical Law Review (QMLR), brought to you by the barristers at 1 Crown Office Row. We are endeavouring to provide legal analysis of changes caused by...
1COR Quarterly Medical Law Review – Winter 2019/20 – Issue 4 - Mar 2020
Welcome to the fourth issue of the Quarterly Medical Law Review, brought to you by barristers at 1 Crown Office Row. This quarterly publication aims to provide summaries and comment on recent cases...
Matthew Flinn represents Anaesthetist at complex jury inquest - Nov 2019
Matthew Flinn was instructed in a complex jury inquest touching upon the death of a mentally disabled patient who inserted a button battery up his nose. He represented the consultant anaesthetist...
Caroline Cross, Christopher Mellor and Matthew Flinn instructed in complex inquest - Nov 2019
A 36-year-old mother of three, Louise Harvey, died of a pulmonary embolism 16 days after plastic surgery. As an inpatient, one dose of prophylactic anticoagulants was given late, a second dose was not...
Is this too sensitive? Dealing with difficult issues in Inquests and Inquiries - Oct 2019
Welcome to an evening of debate with three teams of 1COR speakers with extensive experience in their roles in major inquests and inquiries. They will discuss the different perspectives and lessons...
Read through some of the highlights of 2019 in the 1COR Bundle - Sep 2019
The 1COR bundle is our annual Magazine with news and features about people and cases. Highlights of this year’s magazine include: The launch of the new 1COR Quarterly Medical Law Review...
The 1COR Quarterly Medical Law Review – Summer 2019 – Issue 2 - Aug 2019
Welcome to the second issue of the Quarterly Medical Law Review, brought to you by barristers at 1 Crown Office Row. This quarterly publication aims to provide summaries and comment on recent cases in...
The 1COR Quarterly Medical Law Review – Spring 2019 – Issue 1 - May 2019
Welcome to the first issue of the Quarterly Medical Law Review, brought to you by barristers at 1 Crown Office Row. This new quarterly publication aims to provide summaries and comment on recent cases...
Delighted to welcome Matthew Flinn back to full-time practice - Feb 2018
1COR is delighted to welcome Matthew Flinn back to full-time practice. Matthew returned to chambers in early February, having spent 2017 galavanting around the world! After having several months in...
Matthew Flinn successfully represents the Home Secretary in the High Court - Nov 2016
Judicial review proceedings were issued to challenge a decision to revoke the migrant sponsorship licence of a large chain of beauty clinics. The licence had been revoked on the basis of concerns that...
Verdict of Neglect From Coroner in City Banker’s Death In Private Hospital - Oct 2016
This week, Henrietta Hill QC recorded a verdict of Neglect at the Inquest into the death of City Banker, Robert Entenmann on May 30th 2015. Robert Entenman, a married 57-year-old American with two...
Matthew Flinn appointed to the Attorney General’s C Panel of Junior Counsel to the Crown - Feb 2015
We are delighted to announce that Matthew Flinn has been appointed as Junior Counsel to the Crown (C Panel). This appointment will be effective from 2nd March 2015. Matthew joins a large number of...
Neil Garnham QC and Matthew Flinn acting for families in Algerian terrorist attack inquest - Sep 2014
Neil Garnham QC and Matthew Flinn are acting for four families of the deceased in the inquests arising out of the In Amenas terror attack in January 2013. It is anticipated the inquest will explore...
Oliver Sanders and Matthew Flinn defend the SFO over Equitable Life papers - Sep 2012
The Information Tribunal has ruled in favour of the Serious Fraud Office in an appeal under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 regarding disclosure of its Equitable Life investigation files. In...
Matthew Flinn and Maria Roche start as new tenants - Sep 2011
