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Iain Daniels

Iain Daniels

  • Called to BAR: 1992
  • Criminal Law
  • Health & Safety
  • Inquests
  • Judicial Review
  • Licensing
  • Proceeds of Crime

Summary

Iain is a senior junior practicing in health and safety matters, including prosecutions under the HSWA and other health and safety related legislation, inquests, personal injury and clinical negligence. In addition, he acts on behalf of and against police forces and private custody providers in respect of a variety of claims relating to arrests and detention, as well as misfeasance and judicial review.

Specialist areas of law include

  • Criminal Law
  • Health & Safety
  • Inquests
  • Judicial Review
  • Licensing
  • Proceeds of Crime

Profile description

Iain has particular experience in matters arising out of the provision of healthcare, including advising and representing NHS Trusts, healthcare professionals, private prison healthcare providers and both local authority and privately-run care homes. This includes defending prosecutions, civil claims and HRA related matters as well as representing PIPs in inquests.

In addition, Iain represents companies in the construction, utilities, energy and manufacturing sectors.  He undertakes lengthy civil and criminal trials and inquests relating to deaths arising out of construction and maintenance processes as well as personal injury cases on behalf of insurers and claimants following accidents in the workplace and work accidents involving members of the public.

As Iain’s experience encompasses both criminal prosecutions and civil claims arising out of health and safety legislation, he is able to advise upon both those aspects and upon the impact of matters arising in one aspect upon the other.

What others say:

“He is very bright, meticulous in his preparation and not afraid of hard work.” – Chambers and Partners UK 2020

“He is very good on his feet.” – Legal 500 2020

“He has achieved cracking results. He’s technical and incredibly hard-working. Strong in relation to personal injury litigation, in particular bullying, stress and harassment. He also very good in relation to inquests and regulatory work.” – Chambers and Partners UK 2019

“A technical expert in health and safety and inquests and a strong advocate.” – Legal 500 2018

“He has an excellent manner with clients and witnesses alike.” – Legal 500 2018

“He’s a well-respected advocate and a great tactician. He has a methodical approach to litigation.” – Chambers and Partners UK 2018

 “He is very pleasant, hospitable and accommodating.” “His advocacy skills are excellent” and “his attention to detail and willingness to work in a team are plain for all to see.” – Chambers and Partners UK 2017

“He’s very measured and very reasonable.’ ‘Put simply, he’s brilliant. He’s one of the best and most instructed barristers that we use.” – Chambers and Partners UK 2016

Inquests & Public Inquiries

Iain acts on behalf of NHS Trusts, local authorities, police forces, companies and individuals in respect of inquests involving deaths in hospitals, care homes, community care, police custody and those arising in a wide variety of workplaces.

The inquests involving clinical work range from the particularly tragic deaths of new-born infants to those within the context of detention in psychiatric hospitals or prisons.

He receives instructions on behalf of police and healthcare providers in relation to deaths occurring when in police custody or where there has been involvement with the police, in particular deaths where there has been medical input, including cases where individuals are detained within or have absconded from psychiatric hospitals and care homes, or are under the care of the local authority or Community Mental Health Trust.

Inquests in respect of workplace deaths including falls from height, fatalities involving machinery, work-related suicides and the deaths of third parties alleged to be the result of unsafe working practices.

Additionally, he advises coroners on aspects of coronial law and on judicial review applications.

Notable cases:

Grenfell Tower Public Inquiry

Acting on behalf of one of the corporate core participants in the Grenfell Tower Inquiry.

Re ZH

Iain is instructed in respect of an inquest into the death of a mother and 6-year-old daughter following a fire in a block of flats in Stoke on Trent.

Re IT

Acting on behalf of a local authority in respect of the death of an elderly woman as a result of an infected bedsore, for whom it commissioned care.

Re IP

Iain acted on behalf of a specialist recruitment agency which supplied an engineer to work on the maintenance of trains.  The engineer subsequently died when crushed by a train traction engine.

Re JB

Representing the family of a serving police officer who took his own life whilst suspended from duty.

Re Alexander Monson

Iain has been advising and assisting on a pro bono basis the family of Alexander Monson, a young man beaten to death in a police station in Kenya. This inquest, conducted at Mombasa High Court, finished after being heard over a period of 4.5 years with Iain attending most of the hearings.  The verdict was one of unlawful killing and four police officers are now being prosecuted.  Iain continues to assist the family and their Kenyan lawyers.

Re B

Instructed on behalf of a Hospital Trust in respect of an inquest involving the death of a very young baby who had been under the care of doctors. Health visitors and midwives at a large London Hospital.

Re AH

Appeared in an inquest concerning a patient who died having developed choking whilst attempting to swallow inappropriate food.

McDonnell v HM Assistant Coroner for West London [2016] EWHC 3078 (Admin)

Appearing in an application brought with the fiat of the Attorney-General in respect of an inquest concerning a medication related death.

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