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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“Very personable and pragmatic.” “Very good with clients.” “Excellent on his feet.”

Chambers & Partners 2019

‘He can plot the way through complex issues and his knowledge of coronial law is superb.’

Legal 500 2018

“He’s very bright, effective and has a very nice, laid-back manner in court.” “He is a really superb public lawyer.”

Chambers & Partners 2018

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

  • 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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