High Court grants Anonymity Order, notwithstanding judgment in PMC v. A Local Health Board [2024] EWHC 2969 (KB) - Dec 2024
Inquests
Shahram brings his breadth of medical knowledge when representing Interested Persons at inquests, often arising from fatal accidents, in the Corner’s Courts.
Shahram is recognised by both Chambers & Partners and the Legal 500 for his expertise in Inquests & Public Inquiries. Recent editorial includes:
- “Shahram is a pleasure to work with. He has a way with clients that puts them at ease.” Legal 500 2026
- “Shahram is very approachable. He pushes things forward and is really good on his feet.” Chambers & Partners 2026
- “Shahram deals really well with some of the most distressing and sensitive issues. He explains things really carefully and understands clients’ concerns and worries.” Chambers & Partners 2026
- “Shahram is excellent – very detailed and efficient.” Legal 500 2025
Selected Cases
- Nash v. Norfolk & Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust [2021]: Inquest touching on the death of a severely depressed adult who committed suicide due to the failure of statutory services to adhere to his care plan.
- Baby S (deceased) v. Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust [2020]: Inquest touching upon the death of a young baby during a routine operation when an endotracheal tube was incorrectly inserted so as to block his airway.
- Taghizadeh v. (1) Medfood London Ltd (2) AXA Insurance UK Plc [2019]: Inquest touching upon the death of a passenger in a van who was killed whilst travelling in an overloaded van containing goods belonging to his employer.
- Gaviria & Ors v. (1) BP Plc (2) Statoil (3) Foreign & Commonwealth Office [2018]: Inquest touching on the events in Algeria where Al-Qaeda affiliated terrorists killed a large number of ex-pats.
The Thirlwall Inquiry begins today – five Members of Chambers instructed - Sep 2024
The Thirlwall Inquiry has been set up to examine events at the Countess of Chester Hospital and their implications following the trials, and subsequent convictions, of former neonatal nurse Lucy Letby...
Shahram Sharghy to speak at APIL Catastrophic Injuries conference - May 2024
Shahram Sharghy will be among the excellent lineup of speakers at the upcoming APIL Catastrophic Injuries Conference. The conference’s three-day programme is carefully curated by a committee of...
Minority Report: Material Contribution or Genetics? - Oct 2023
On 5th October we are hosting a seminar discussing material contribution, underlying genetic conditions, secondary victims (including an update on Paul) and the scope of duty. This seminar is...
Law Pod UK Ep. 178: How to get Pupillage - Jan 2023
Emma-Louise Fenelon speaks to Shahram Sharghy and Jo Moore about how to become a barrister. The episode considers the kind of research that is essential to do in advance, navigating the pupillage...
Relatives of David Fuller’s victims eligible to claim compensation - Dec 2022
On 1st December 2022 a scheme was approved by the Government to provide compensation to the families of David Fuller’s victims. The relatives of the victims will be able to claim for psychiatric...
Automatism defence successfully challenged by cyclist seriously injured by a car driver - Oct 2022
AU was riding his bicycle uneventfully along the road when a vehicle travelling in the opposite direction veered and collided with him head on before hitting a lamppost. AU suffered catastrophic...
Join us at the Bar Council Pupillage Fair on 15th October - Oct 2022
We're looking forward to seeing you all at the Bar Council Pupillage Fair on 15th October. Chat through what we do, who we are and a career at the Bar at our booth. Tune in to the Bar...
Shahram Sharghy secures substantial damages for a diabetic patient who suffered a below-knee amputation - Sep 2022
BR had suffered with diabetes which increased his risk of suffering with neuropathy which in turn was likely to cause ulcers and infection. He had already suffered with such symptoms, leading...
Parents of a trainee commercial pilot successfully establish a substantial financial dependency claim - Aug 2022
A was killed in a crash during a training flight which should never have taken place, due to bad weather and poor visibility. Whilst liability was admitted by the flying school, the claim by the...
Passenger who inadvertently took part in a road race secures substantial damages from the MIB - Jul 2022
LJ was a passenger in a high performance car which, unbeknown to him, had been stolen. He was taken on a drive whereby alongside several other cars a race took place at speeds exceeding 150mph along...
Driver who lost control on mud outside of a farm entrance succeeds in his claim against the farmer - Jun 2022
DK was driving home in the early hours of the morning when he suddenly lost control of his car close to the entrance to a farm. He collided heavily with a nearby wall before being catapulted into the...
APIL Advanced Brain and Spinal Injury Conference 2022 with speaker Shahram Sharghy - May 2022
This year the APIL Advanced Brain and Spinal Injury Conference will be held both virtually and in person at The Celtic Manor Resort in Newport - don't miss out on hearing Shahram Sharghy give an...
APIL Webinar 2/2 on Presenting, Defending and Valuing a Wrongful Birth Claim with Lizanne Gumbel QC & Shahram Sharghy - Mar 2022
We're looking forward to the second of two webinars with APIL focusing on Wrongful Birth Claims with Lizanne Gumbel QC and Shahram Sharghy discussing presenting, defending and valuing a claim at 1pm...
Shahram Sharghy is to represent families of David Fuller’s victims at Public Inquiry - Dec 2021
Shahram Sharghy is representing at least 20 families of David Fuller’s victims at the Public Inquiry and in their civil claims. David Fuller was sentenced yesterday to two life-sentences for the...
Acoustic shock from airbag activation claim - Oct 2021
Shahram Sharghy successfully represented a Claimant who sustained acoustic shock caused by airbag activation in a serious road traffic accident in Bates v. (1) MMA Insurance (2) Bates [2021] This...
Damages secured for elite athlete following a road traffic accident - Oct 2021
In Haines v. Jarman [2021], Shahram Sharghy represented former British Tae Kwon Do Champion who was run down by a motorist whilst on a recovery run after a major championship. The Claimant...
Henry Witcomb QC and Shahram Sharghy secure settlement for victim of Finsbury Park Mosque Attack - Oct 2021
In Ali v. (1) Osborne (2) Motor Insurers Bureau [2021], Henry Witcomb QC and Shahram Sharghy successfully represented severely disabled victim of Finsbury Park Mosque terrorist attack whose claim...
Wrongful Birth Claims: Theory, Law and Practice Webinar - Oct 2021
Join a stellar line up of speakers for an afternoon discussing wrongful birth claims, including a case law update, costs and more on 21st October 2021 from 2-5pm on Teams. This event is accredited for...
Delighted to welcome Shahram Sharghy as a tenant at 1 Crown Office Row - Aug 2021
