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13 September 2019
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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5 Essex Court—Emma Price

Inquests & inquiries set welcomes expert 

5 Essex Court has welcomed Emma Price to chambers, where she joins the specialist inquest and inquiry team.

Emma specialises in inquests and inquiries, as well as public law, human rights and civil liberties, and personal injury. Her inquest practice focuses on inquests into deaths in detention and custody, as well as military deaths. Emma represents both claimants and defendants in the Administrative Court in judicial review proceedings relating to prisons, asylum, immigration and human rights.

Head of chambers Jason Beer QC commented: ‘As a continuation of our strategy to recruit excellence in our field, and support increasing demand from clients in public inquiries, inquests, health, information and employment law, we are excited to welcome Emma. 5 Essex Court is at the cutting edge of the UK’s highest profile cases and Emma’s experience reinforces our core values of excellence, exemplary client service and a joined-up strategic approach to cases where the stakes are often high.’ 

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