Serena has a busy and growing inquests practice.
During her pupillage, she assisted Philip Rule in representing the family of the deceased in a multi-week Article 2 inquest concerning the self-inflicted death of a prisoner.
Serena’s experience includes Article 2 inquests with and without a jury, as well as non-Article 2 inquests. She recently represented the family of Christopher Kapessa, who drowned aged 13 after being pushed into a river by another child, and was led in that case by Michael Mansfield KC.
Serena welcomes instructions from families and other IPs. She is happy to consider instructions on a pro bono basis where appropriate.
Appointments
Appointed to the Young Barristers’ Committee in September 2022
Memberships
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Bar Human Rights Committee
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Constitutional and Administrative Law Bar Association
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JUSTICE
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The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple
Awards
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Major Scholarship (Inner Temple)
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Duke of Edinburgh Entrance Award (Inner Temple)
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Exhibition Award (Inner Temple)
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Academic Scholarship (City University)
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Dean of the Law School Scholarship (BPP)
Qualifications
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BPTC, City University
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GDL, BPP University
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BA (Hons) History, University of Bristol – First Class
