Catherine Turtle

Catherine has worked on several major inquiries and is currently instructed as Solicitor to the Lampard Inquiry, the UK's first statutory inquiry into mental health.

In this capacity, Catherine leads the legal team supporting the Chair in the effective delivery of the Inquiry. She has overall responsibility for the legal management of the Inquiry, with oversight of all matters relating to evidence, disclosure (including e-disclosure systems, coding and redaction exercises), procedural protocols, witness engagement, restriction orders, hearings, and any judicial review proceedings arising from the Inquiry’s work. Catherine has experience of advising on all aspects of the inquiry process, from establishing terms of reference through to final publication of a report.

Catherine is also experienced in inquest law and was appointed as Assistant Coroner in November 2025. Catherine has expertise both representing Interested Persons and recently acted as Solicitor to a Judge-led Inquest involving sensitive elements of national security.

With unique insight into the public sector and government operations, Catherine is passionate about training and providing clear, accurate and pragmatic advice to clients.

Jurisdiction: England and Wales

Recent experience

- Solicitor on the Lampard Inquiry, the UK's first Statutory Inquiry into mental health

- Solicitor to the Inquest into the death of Benjamin McQueen, a judge-led inquest involving elements of national security

- Tranche 3 lead, Undercover Policing Inquiry. Providing guidance, advice and oversight on the delivery of Tranche 3.