Public inquiries and public law

Our Public Inquiries & Public Law team is a full-service team that deals with public inquiries, judicial reviews and national security matters.

With decades of expertise in government roles, the Public Inquiries and Public Law team at TLT are the standout choice for public inquiries, public law, inquests and investigations.

Representing central government, non-departmental public bodies, local government, high-profile individuals, blue light services and the private sector, we work in partnership with our public sector and private clients, advising on all aspects of public inquiries and public law.

With over 150 staff specialising in this area, we are the largest public inquiry and public law firm in the UK. We are a full-service team offering support in partnership with our in-house legal advisor colleagues to chairs and inquiry teams on both statutory and non-statutory inquiries and reviews.

We can assist in drafting and advising on terms of reference, navigating evidence requests and disclosure exercises, Maxwellisation and issues arising from the publication of a final report.

We also have expertise in advising core participants in responding to an inquiry and offer witness support to significant individuals called to give evidence. We are able to provide a full range of services to inquiry secretariats. This includes financial, strategic, project-management and administrative support.

Our highly experienced team also provides pragmatic, focussed advice on all elements of public law litigation and advisory, and international public law. This includes advising on all aspects of judicial review public law risk mitigation, and assurance.

Our Trusted Advisor Approach

We actively listen to your legal issues and focus on building strong, lasting relationships. We are knowledgeable in our field and offer credible solutions that drive your success. We value effective communication and reliability in delivery, putting your interests before our own.