Richard Matthews QC has acted for interested parties in many inquests, particularly corportations in jury inquests concerning work-related deaths. Richard has considerable experience of inquests touching upon deaths by carbon monoxide poisoning / gas safety.
"Hard-working and incredibly bright" (Chambers and Partners, 2010 Edition)
He has advised the HSE, the Office of Rail Regulation and the CPS in relation to very many investigations in to fatal incidents, prior to and post inquest as well as decisions to prosecute.
Richard has also advised public bodies in relation to a number of high profile inquests and is currently advising in relation to the six fatalities resulting from the Lakanal fire in July 2009.
Richard has also advised and acted for interested parties, including bereaved families, at inquests concerned with Article 2 of the ECHR and the right to life / state involvement in fatalities.
"Undoubtable star and a prodigious talent, possessing a peerless knowledge of the law and procedure, he is an effortlessly fluent advocate with a disarming manner who is loved by juries and judges alike" (Legal 500, 2010 Edition).
