Peter Skelton QC’s practice encompasses public inquiries, inquests, human rights litigation, clinical negligence, judicial review, national security and personal injury litigation, with a particular emphasis on multi-party actions and claims arising in foreign jurisdictions. He acts for both claimants and defendants.

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“He’s very bright and an absolutely excellent advocate. He puts clients at ease.” “Very hard-working, thorough and bright.”

Chambers & Partners 2021

‘His written work and advocacy are impeccable, and his manner in hearings is just right.’

Legal 500 2021

“Very knowledgeable, excellent in court and on paper.” “His grasp of detail is extraordinary and he is able to distil large volumes of documents into a series of simple propositions for witnesses. His style of questioning is relaxed yet forensic and precise.”

Chambers & Partners 2021

Appointments

  • Attorney General’s A Panel of Counsel (2014-2016)
  • Special Advocate (2009)
  • Attorney General’s B Panel of Counsel (2009)
  • Attorney General’s C Panel of Counsel (2004)

Awards

  • Harmsworth Scholarship from Middle Temple to the Inns of Court School of Law (1996)
  • Economic & Social Research Council Scholarship to the University of Cambridge (1995)
  • Harmsworth Scholarship from Middle Temple to the College of Law (1994)
  • Academic Scholarship to the University of California (1992)

Education

  • Called to the Bar of Northern Ireland (2006)
  • Master of Philosophy, University of Cambridge (1996)
  • Common Professional Examination, College of Law London (1995)
  • BA Hons English Literature (First Class), University of York (1994)

Memberships

  • PIBA
  • PNBA

Publications

  • Law Pod UK Ep. 111 & 35 – 37.
  • Contributing author of The Inquest Casebook Neil Garnham QC and Caroline Cross, Hart Publishing, 2016.
  • Contributing author of Public Inquiries Jason Beer QC, Oxford University Press, 2011, Second Edition forthcoming.

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