Jamie Mathieson

Call 2014

Jamie Mathieson | Call 2014

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Overview

Jamie is a leading junior in the world of Coroner’s inquests, working far above his level of call. He receives instructions from bereaved families, NHS Trusts, GP surgeries, individual clinicians and healthcare professionals, police forces, care providers, charitable organisations, and local government. He regularly acts in Article 2 inquests and in cases involving arguable neglect. He also accepts instructions to act as Counsel to the Inquest. He works as part of the editorial panel of the Inquest Law Reports, and has provided training to multiple NHS Trusts on the inquest process.

Inquests & Inquiries

Keeping the deceased at the heart of the inquest
Read Jamie’s post on our UK Inquest Law Blog.

“Jamie has an excellent knowledge of healthcare issues and has dealt with many complex inquests with a good outcome.”
Chambers & Partners

Experience & Expertise

Jamie is regularly instructed in inquests throughout England and Wales involving:

  • Concurrent or potential civil litigation, regulatory proceedings, and criminal prosecution
  • The application of Article 2 ECHR and legal argument over its engagement
  • Deaths in care homes, hospitals and prisons
  • Deaths involving alleged failings by state bodies
  • Potential findings of neglect
  • Potential reports into the prevention of future deaths

Jamie is recognised by the legal directories for his ability to act with sensitivity and empathy alongside giving effective legal advice before and after the hearing. His cases typically involve multiple Interested Persons, often represented by silks, with media attention and a range of satellite issues.

He has built expertise with many niche and unusual issues arising from investigations into death and tragic accidents, including representing the families of missing persons making applications under the Presumption of Death Act 2013 and Guardianship (Missing Persons) Act 2017.

Recommendations

Jamie is recommended by both The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners as a leading junior in inquests and public inquiries. Recent editorial has noted:

“Jamie is a conscientious and thoughtful advocate.”

Chambers & Partners 2025

“Jamie has an excellent level of attention to detail. He is a very calm and measured advocate and is also well liked by lay clients.”

The Legal 500 2025

“Jamie has an excellent knowledge of healthcare issues and has dealt with many complex inquests with a good outcome.”

Chambers & Partners 2024

‘Jamie is very bright and has an excellent, reassuring manner with clients and witnesses.’

The Legal 500 2024

“He is an excellent inquest advocate who is very supportive of our clients.”

Chambers & Partners 2024

“Jamie is a reassuring presence…his written work is brilliant.”

Chambers & Partners 2023

“Very bright, hands-on and great with clients. He is good on his feet and has become incredibly busy.”

Chambers & Partners 2022

“Very approachable and thorough.”

The Legal 500 2022

“He is extremely hard-working and approachable.” “He can hold his own against people well above his call. He’s a really impressive barrister.”

Chambers & Partners 2022

“Approachable and knowledgeable. I trust Jamie to put clients at ease and get the best possible outcome for the client.”

The Legal 500 2020