Kate Bisset appointed Assistant Coroner in Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen

We are delighted to announce that Kate Bisset has been appointed as Assistant Coroner in Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen .

Kate will sit part time whilst continuing with her inquest practice.

The daughter of a Pathologist, Kate grew up with inquests as a normal part of life.

A highly skilled and experienced advocate, Kate has been instructed across a breadth of interested persons in inquests from Detention Officers concerned with deaths in custody to road traffic collisions.

Kate has extensive jury experience and is instructed in article 2 inquests where her extensive jury advocacy facilitates efficient, effective and constructive handling of her cases.

Kate is able to offer cross-jurisdictional instructions where criminal charges and inquests both arise due to her criminal law experience and additional expertise in this area.

Kate’s appointment is further recognition of the expertise in inquests and coronial law. that is held within chambers.

Should you wish to discuss any aspect of Kate’s coronial practice please contact her regulatory clerks

Madeleine Gray on 0113 202 8603

Patrick Urbina 0113 213 250