Inquests & Public Inquiries
Nadia has considerable interest in the coronial jurisdiction and is regularly instructed to attend inquests considering death in clinical settings. Recent examples of her work include suicide in acute care settings as well as at institutions such as the Priory Hospital. She has considerable experience of representing Care Homes in respect of various scenarios including pressure sores, choking and other allegations of neglect leading to death.
Selected Cases
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- Nadia Whittaker instructed by DAC Beachcroft LLP successfully defends a fatal accident claim in respect of suicide of a patient admitted to the Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital after an overdose
- Nadia Whittaker secures a finding of fundamental dishonesty and a dismissal of a clinical negligence claim in excess of £900,000
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Qualifications
- Princess Royal Scholar & Exhibitioner, Inner Temple
- LLB (First Class), College of Law (2007)
- BVC (Outstanding), College of Law (2006 – 2007)
- GDL (Distinction), College of Law (2004 – 2006)
- MA in Medical Law & Ethics (Merit), King’s College London (2002 – 2004)
- BSc in Psychology (First Class), Westminster University (1999 – 2002)
Memberships
- PIBA
Recommendations
“Nadia is an extremely bright, tenacious advocate who brings real force to legal argument, particularly for maximising outcomes in negotiations. Adopts a thorough, robust and forensic approach to the law.”
Legal 500, 2021
