Inquests & Public Inquiries
Farrah regularly appears for insurers, NHS Trusts, Clinicians and families in inquests where issues of unlawful killing, suicide, neglect and the application of Article 2 of the ECHR have arisen.
Selected Cases
- Zion XXX (2022) – Represented the ambulance trust in an inquest where the deceased who had presented with severe headaches died as a result of VITT caused by the AZ Covid Vaccination.
- Jason Lennon (2022) – Represented the ExCel Centre in a claim where the deceased had been restrained resulting in a fatal cardiac arrest.
- Ila Scheckter (2021) – Represented the therapist who last had contact with the deceased before her death.
- Elizabeth Forbes (2021) – Represented the Counselling Practice that the deceased had attended immediately prior to jumping off a bridge.
- David Sparrow (2020) – Represented the NHS Trust responsible for mental health services in the prison where the deceased committed suicide.
- Iris Day (2018) – Represented the family of baby ID who died as a result of the failure to refer her to a specialist children’s hospital who were familiar with her cardiac condition. Failings on behalf the NHS Trust were established.
- William Goldbourn (2014) – Represented the ambulance trust in a death involving the NHS 111 and 999 systems.
- David Hagan (2014) – Represented the NHS mental health Trust in a case where the deceased absconded from hospital and killed himself.
- Elisha Langley (2013) – Represented the deceased, EL, who was born with severe learning disabilities, dysmorphic syndrome and scoliosis and died following minor surgery to remove a cyst. Failings on behalf the NHS Trust were established.
- Andrew Hall (2013) – Represented the NHS Trust responsible for mental health services in the prison where the deceased committed suicide.
- Iris Alison Pearson (2013) – Represented the NHS Trust responsible for the clinicians who prescribed the deceased ten times the dose of intravenous heparin required.
- Christy Ruddell (2012) – CR, aged 2, was killed by his mother during a psychotic episode. Represented two of the NHS Trusts the mother had contact with prior to the death.
- Naomi Bryant (2011) – A prisoner released on license murdered NB soon after released. Represented one of the forensic psychologists involved in the prisoner’s release.
- Georgia Hollick (2006) – GH, who was nine months, choked at nursery. Represented the family of GH.
News
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Qualifications
- R G Lawson Prize for highest mark in Public International Law
- LLB, University of Manchester
Memberships
- Professional Negligence Bar Association
- Personal Injury Bar Association
- London Common Law and Commercial Bar Association
Recommendations
“Farrah is a brilliant advocate on her feet. She lives and breathes each case, combining meticulous preparation with a real ability to foresee issues before they even arise in the course of trial.”…. “She is a real class act.”
Chambers & Partners, 2024
“Farrah has the incredible ability to distil complex legal and medical issues and advise on strategy in a straightforward format. “
Legal 500, 2024
“Farrah provides her advice in such a straightforward and easy to understand way.” “Farrah has a great rapport with clients. Her forensic approach makes clients feel at ease at conference.” “She lives and breathes the cases that she takes on, and fundamentally understands the issues.”
Chambers & Partners, 2023
“She takes a forensic approach when dealing with complex medical matters and in cross-examination at trial.” “She’s great on her feet.”
Chambers & Partners, 2022
“She gets to the crux of a matter with minimal fuss. Excellent on her feet, tenacious and articulate.”
Legal 500, 2022
“An unflappable barrister who manages difficult clients, witnesses and opposing counsel exceptionally well.”
Legal 500, 2021
“She has a very calm and collected demeanour which she uses to her advantage at hearings and in mediations.”; “Her attention to detail is impeccable. She’s also strong on her feet, really reassuring with clients and always well prepared.”
Chambers & Partners, 2021
“An excellent barrister who is very approachable.”
Chambers & Partners, 2020
“Very impressive in conference with clients and clearly experienced in this field.”
Chambers & Partners, 2018
“A strong advocate who knows her stuff.”
Chambers & Partners, 2018
“Excellent.”
Legal 500, 2017
‘Utilises facts to the client’s best advantage’
Legal 500, 2016
